Paul Smith

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DISC Type : c

Chairman at SolGold Plc

Walchwil, Zug, Switzerland

Overview

Harry Kenyon-Slaney is a seasoned director with deep expertise in the mining, energy, and technology sectors. A University of Oxford graduate, he held senior roles at Glencore and Rio Tinto. He now serves as a Non-Executive Director for companies like SolGold, Seadrill, and Echion Technologies, focusing on commercialization and strategy.

He previously served as the Head of Copper for Glencore and held multiple CEO-level positions within Rio Tinto, including Chief Executive for their Energy, and Diamonds and Minerals divisions, overseeing major global operations.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Cautious & Analytical

Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Mining & Metals
His career includes senior roles at giants Rio Tinto and Glencore. He is currently a Non-Executive Director at gold and copper company SolGold Plc and Chairman of Gem Diamonds.
Energy Transition
He is a director at battery anode company Echion Technologies and co-founded Energy Reach Partners, showing a focus on commercializing new energy solutions.
Capital Markets
His listed skills include venture capital and capital markets, and his stated goal is to "unlock value for shareholders, " showing a deep interest in investment strategy.

Media Appearances

SolGold PLC Announces New CEO and Chair, and Re‑Setting Company Strategy. Featured in SolGold plc (official website)

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Work History

3-2025
Chairman at SolGold Plc
9-2024
Co-Founder at Energy Reach Partners
12-2023 - 5-2024
Chairman at Horizonte Minerals Plc
8-2023 - 5-2025
Non Executive Director at Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
10-2022 - 1-2024
Co-Founder at Voltaire Minerals Partners

Education

1989 - 1992
Master of Arts - MA from University of Oxford

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Exp : 30 Location : Walchwil, Zug, Switzerland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chairman at SolGold Plc
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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