Rupert LEWIS

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Deputy Executive Chair at NERC: Natural Environment Research Council

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

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Curious

Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

4-2025
Deputy Executive Chair at NERC: Natural Environment Research Council
11-2019 - 4-2025
Chief Science Policy Officer at The Royal Society
2-2016 - 11-2019
Director, Government Office for Science at Government Office for Science
11-2015 - 2-2016
Deputy Director - Business Risks and Contingency Planning Project at Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
6-2013 - 11-2015
Deputy Director - Head of Automotive Policy at Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Education

1987 - 1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Liverpool
1983 - 1986
BSc (hons) from University of Liverpool

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Insights For Selling To Rupert

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rupert is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rupert

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rupert move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Rupert take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Rupert

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