Peter Skeels

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Senior Executive Advisor at Gippsland Water

Victoria, Australia

Overview

Peter Skeels is a seasoned utilities executive with over 38 years of experience, primarily with Gippsland Water where he held multiple General Manager roles before becoming a Senior Executive Advisor. Educated with a Bachelor of Business, he has deep expertise in operations, customer service, and complex commercial projects within the water and energy sectors.

He has demonstrated a strong commitment to his local community through his past involvement with Gippsland Grammar, where he served as Vice-Chair of the school board and as a representative on the Parents and Friends committee.

In a recent move, Peter is now supporting a new venture, Utilities Strategy Advisory, focusing on strategy and transformation in the water industry.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Story Driven

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Water Sector Transformation
Is part of a new advisory group helping utilities address challenges like climate change, sustainability, and evolving customer demands.
Utilities Operations
Managed all operational aspects of drinking water and wastewater treatment, bulk water storage, and distribution networks for many years as General Manager of Operations.
Community Engagement
Has a history of community involvement, including serving as Vice-Chair on the board for Gippsland Grammar school.

Media Appearances

Peter has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2020
Senior Executive Advisor at Gippsland Water
7-2020
General Manager Operations at Gippsland Water
7-2006 - 6-2012
Gneral Manager Customer Services at Gippsland Water

Education

1978 - 1981
Bachelor of Business from Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education
1971 - 1977
Higher School Certificate from ST Annes and Gippsland Grammar School

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Insights For Selling To Peter

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Peter is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Peter

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Peter move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Peter take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Peter

Personality Compatibility


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