Phil Jones

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Global Chief Information Officer at Aspen Insurance Group

Greater Swansea Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Phil Jones is the Global Chief Information Officer at Aspen Insurance Group, responsible for the companys global IT and digital functions. He is an experienced executive with a history of leading large-scale business and digital transformations in the financial services and public sectors, including a £1. 3Bn program at Prudential. People who have worked with him describe him as focussed, driven, and purposeful.

His prior experience as an Executive Director at the UK Ministry of Defence, focused on cyberintelligence and digital strategy, is a unique background for an insurance industry CIO.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
He has a demonstrable history of leading large-scale, multi-year, and high-budget digital transformation programs in the insurance and public sectors.
IT Strategy
As Global CIO, he is responsible for defining and executing Aspen's overall IT and digital strategy, including service operations, security, and architecture.
Data-Driven Opportunities
He has publicly expressed his excitement about leveraging the company's "Data Labs" to unlock new business opportunities and drive growth.

Media Appearances

Advice Letter: Phil Jones, Chief Information Officer, Aspen Insurance Group. Featured in GOV.UK

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Work History

7-2022
Global Chief Information Officer at Aspen Insurance Group
5-2019 - 6-2022
Executive Director at UK Ministry of Defence
9-2018 - 5-2019
Transformation Director (Interim) at Atos Consulting
9-2017 - 5-2018
Director - Transformation Office at Prudential Assurance
5-2016 - 9-2017
UK - Europe CIO & Change Director at Prudential Assurance

Education

1994 - 1995
MSc from University of Leicester
1991 - 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from University of Portsmouth

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Exp : 14 Location : Greater Swansea Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Global Chief Information Officer at Aspen Insurance Group
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Insights For Selling To Phil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phil is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phil

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phil move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Phil take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Phil

Personality Compatibility


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