Richard Porter

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of Global Talent Consulting at Global People Consulting

Riverside, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Richard Porter is a global human resources executive with extensive experience in talent management, M&A integration, and leadership development. He has a background in diverse industries including financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare, and holds a BA Hons from the University of Strathclyde.

Originally from the United Kingdom, where he was also educated, Richard now lives in the United States. His career has given him a truly global perspective, having worked on assignments across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, shaping his understanding of international business cultures.

Unique fact: Richards professional experience spans five different continents, providing him with a rare global practitioners viewpoint.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
His entire career is focused on global HR, including talent acquisition, succession planning, leadership development, and retention across diverse international markets.
M&A People Integration
He specializes in supporting organizations through mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the critical human capital and talent aspects of post-merger integration.
Executive Coaching
Listed as a specialty, he serves as an advisor and mentor to senior leaders, helping them navigate complex organizational and career challenges.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2012
Head of Global Talent Consulting at Global People Consulting
11-2001 - 1-2012
Vice President Talent Consulting at Aon Hewitt and People Consulting
8-1998 - 11-2001
Global Head of Human Resources at Young & Rubicam Advertising/APL
9-1991 - 8-1998
Head & SVP Human Resources North America at Diageo

Education

BA Hons from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Exp : 34 Location : Riverside, Connecticut, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Global Talent Consulting at Global People Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

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

You And Richard

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