Nil Patel

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Chief Data & Technology Officer at CloserStill Media

United Kingdom

Overview

Nil Patel is a Chief Data and Technology Officer with extensive experience in using data to drive business performance across retail, banking, and media. He is a strong leader, holding senior roles at companies like Deutsche Bank and Tesco, with expertise in Big Data, AI, and Analytics.

He is passionate about developing world-class teams and shows a keen interest in sustainable mobility and AI-driven automotive technology. Nil actively uses his professional network to recruit talent for data science, engineering, and UX design roles, emphasizing a passionate team environment.

A former colleague noted that as the "ultimate quant, " it was fitting that his name, Nil, equates to the perfect number: zero.

Personality Overview

Disciplined

Not Very Vocal

Analytical & Cautious

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven Performance
His career is centered on leveraging big data, machine learning, and analytics to drive business results, a theme consistent across all his senior roles.
Building Tech Teams
Frequently posts about hiring and is passionate about developing world-class data and technology teams to support and deliver a company's vision.
Sustainable Mobility
Showed interest in sustainability and AI automotive technology to make cities cleaner and safer while serving as CTO at Otto Car.

Media Appearances

Nil has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Chief Data & Technology Officer at CloserStill Media
1-2023 - 12-2025
CTO & Board member at Otto Car
10-2020 - 1-2023
Global Data and Analytics Director at Indicia Worldwide
1-2018 - 10-2020
Director of Data Science and AI at Deutsche Bank
9-2014 - 9-2016
Head of Big Data Plaforms and Architecture at Tesco PLC

Education

2002 - 2006
Education details unavailable from City St George’s, University of London

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Insights For Selling To Nil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nil is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nil

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nil move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Nil take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Nil

Personality Compatibility


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