Paul Bradbury

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at Cotes of London

Vail, Colorado, United States

Overview

Paul Bradbury is a seasoned apparel industry expert with over 25 years of experience in garment sourcing and production. As the CEO of Oriendra Limited and founder of Cotes of London, he specializes in woven shirts and outerwear, managing supply chains across Asia and Africa. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of East Anglia.

Inspired by a trip to Antarctica, Paul launched his own brand of high-performance raincoats. He is a former tennis coach in Hong Kong, an activity he pursued for exercise and enjoyment. His career demonstrates a blend of technical background, global business acumen, and a passion for creating his own products.

His idea for a functional, stylish raincoat brand came after visiting a museum at an old whaling station in Antarctica.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Believer

Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Garment Supply Chain
As CEO of Oriendra, he has over two decades of experience managing sourcing and production for the garment industry, with operations in China, Bangladesh, and Africa.
Apparel Entrepreneurship
Launched his own brand, Cotes of London, after years of producing garments for other companies, expressing excitement about creating his own collection.
Innovative Fabrics
His company Cotes of London focuses on 100% waterproof raincoats, using a proprietary technique to bond cotton twill to a polyurethane shell for comfort and performance.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2015
Chief Executive Officer at Cotes of London
1995
CEO at Oriendra Limited.
1993 - 1997
Tennis Coach at Hong Kong

Education

Bsc from University of East Anglia
Education details unavailable from Marple Ridge High School

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Exp : 33 Location : Vail, Colorado, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Cotes of London
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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