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Natalie Wood

Initiator · DISC type Di
Director of Engineering at Pleo
📍 United Kingdom

Natalie is a delivery-focused engineering and product leader, currently serving as Director of Engineering at Pleo. She specializes in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and process optimization. People who have worked with her describe her as forthright, transparent, proactive, and an exceptional leader with high emotional intelligence.

Outside of her engineering leadership roles, Natalie is a passionate champion for neurodiversity in the workplace, drawing from her own experiences to raise awareness. She is also an obsessive candle maker, having launched her own candle business for fun during a recent career break to recharge and indulge in her hobbies.

In 2023, she won the Top 1% Leaders Award for her significant contributions to raising awareness for neurodiversity.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Natalie shows up

Impact-Oriented
Risk-Accepting
Conviction Driven

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Priorities

Topics Natalie cares about

Neurodiversity Advocacy
An award-winning, passionate advocate for neurodiversity and autism acceptance in the tech workplace, she frequently speaks on her personal journey and how to create inclusive environments.
Engineering Leadership
Focuses on building and scaling high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams, transforming team structures, and fostering individual growth.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Director of Engineering
Pleo
11-2024 - 8-2025
Health and well-being
Career Break
3-2023 - 11-2024
VP of Engineering
Hokodo
6-2022 - 2-2023
Director Of Engineering
Egress Software Technologies
12-2021 - 5-2022
Director Of Engineering
Beacon
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1999
2:1
UCL
1993 - 1995
A-Level
Barton Peveril 6th Form College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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