Peter Singer

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Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto

West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Dr. Peter Singer is a leader in global health and innovation, currently serving as a board member for Grand Challenges Canada and the Azrieli Foundation. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, he was formerly the Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO. People often describe him as visionary, diplomatic, and innovative.

Outside of his board and advisory work, Dr. Singer identifies as a blogger and a skier, passions he highlights as part of his "5th career. " He actively writes about global health trends and leadership, and provides career mentorship to students and young professionals entering the field, emphasizing the importance of solving major problems.

He has co-founded two high-impact institutions: the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics and Grand Challenges Canada.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Global Health Innovation
He has dedicated his career to funding and implementing innovative solutions, notably as CEO of Grand Challenges Canada and as Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO.
Health Policy
As an architect of the WHO's global strategy and a frequent blogger, he focuses on accountability, innovation, and trust in international health organizations.
Bioethics
A world-renowned bioethicist, he co-founded and directed one of the world's leading bioethics centres at the University of Toronto, shaping policy and education in the field.

Media Appearances

Episode Five of The Paul Wells Show: WHO’s Peter A. Singer on .... Featured in Munk School, University of Toronto

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Meeting Grand Challenges: Peter Singer, MD'84, PGME'87. Featured in Temerty Medicine, University of Toronto

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Work History

7-2024
Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto
6-2024
Member Board of Directors at Azrieli Foundation
7-2018 - 6-2024
Adjunct Professor of Medicine at University of Toronto
7-2018 - 8-2022
Assistant Director General at World Health Organization
7-2017 - 8-2023
Special Advisor to the Director General at World Health Organization

Education

2006 - 2006
AMP from Harvard Business School
7-1988 - 6-1990
MPH from Yale University

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Exp : 36 Location : West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto
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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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