Neill Young (MSc)

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Interim Chief Executive Officer at CITIZENS ADVICE HAMPSHIRE

Fareham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

An inspirational leader with over 20 years of experience in the charitable sector, Neill is the Chief Executive of Citizens Advice New Forest. Educated at Bayes Business School, he specializes in strategic development, fundraising, and communications, having previously held senior roles at Wessex Cancer Trust and I CAN. People who have worked with him describe him as innovative, creative, and a natural leader.

Outside of work, Neill is the Chair of Trustees for Oarsome Chance, a charity supporting at-risk youth through vocational training in boat building. He is also a passionate traveler, having recently taken an extended three-and-a-half-week holiday to Hong Kong and New Zealand to recharge and explore.

He previously served as a City Councillor and Cabinet Member for Children’s Services for Portsmouth City Council, managing a £50 million budget.

Personality Overview

Generous

Charming & Persuasive

Achievment Oriented

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Charity Leadership
As CEO and a trustee with over 20 years in the non-profit sector, he focuses on visionary leadership, strategic planning, and fostering collaborative team cultures.
Strategic Fundraising
He has a proven record of securing major funding, including a £400, 000 National Lottery grant, and creating income diversification strategies to ensure financial stability.
Youth Development
He actively supports disadvantaged young people as the Chair of Oarsome Chance, a charity that provides vocational training and engagement outside of mainstream education.

Media Appearances

Meet our New Chief Executive Officer. Featured in Citizens Advice New Forest

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Meet the Team - Citizens Advice New Forest (Neill Young, MSc, Chief Executive Officer). Featured in Citizens Advice New Forest website

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Work History

9-2025 - 3-2026
Interim Chief Executive Officer at CITIZENS ADVICE HAMPSHIRE
4-2023
Chief Executive Officer at Citizens Advice New Forest
10-2021 - 4-2023
Head Of Marketing Communications at Wessex Cancer Trust
4-2017 - 10-2021
Head Of Communications at I CAN
5-2012 - 5-2021
City Councillor at Portsmouth City Council

Education

5-2023 - 10-2024
Diploma of Education from ICAEW
9-2021 - 9-2023
Master of Science - MS from Bayes Business School

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Insights For Selling To Neill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neill is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neill

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neill move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Neill take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Neill

Personality Compatibility


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