Patrick McCarthy

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Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director at Centrica

Ascot, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Patrick is the Director of Strategy and Architecture at Centrica, where he leads technology modernization and business transformation. His extensive career includes roles at British Gas and the Met Office, focusing on shaping strategic architecture and optimizing IT investments. He holds an HNC in Computer Studies from Reading College.

Patrick is a passionate advocate for working carers, stemming from his experience as a carer for his disabled daughter, Martha. He is the co-chair of the Centrica Carers Network, where he shares his personal story to support colleagues and played a part in advocating for the UKs Carers Leave Act.

He has actively worked with the charity Carers UK to support millions of carers across the country.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Demanding

Hard To Convince

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Carer Support
As co-chair of the Centrica Carers Network, he actively supports colleagues with caring responsibilities and advocated for the UK's Carer's Leave Act.
Technology Modernisation
His role as Director of Strategy and Architecture involves shaping strategic direction to deliver technology modernization and business transformation.
Strategic IT Investment
A key part of his role involves optimizing IT investment to deliver measurable organizational value and drive innovation.

Media Appearances

Patrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2018 - 10-2025
Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director at Centrica
1-2010 - 11-2018
Application Services Manager at British Gas
6-2005 - 1-2010
Software Configuration Manager at British Gas
4-2001 - 6-2005
Software Configuration Manager at LogicaCMG
8-1986 - 4-2001
Software Developer at Met Office

Education

9-1990 - 7-1992
HNC Computers Studies from Reading College
9-1980 - 7-1986
Education details unavailable from Charters

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Exp : 39 Location : Ascot, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Architecture Governance, Tools Strategy and Innovation Director at Centrica
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Insights For Selling To Patrick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Patrick is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Patrick

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Patrick move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Patrick take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Patrick

Personality Compatibility


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