Seán Keating

Commander
DISC Type : D

Chief Technology Officer, UK and Ireland at Boldyn Networks

Greater Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Seán Keating is the CTO for UK and Ireland at Boldyn Networks, with over 25 years of experience in wireless networks. A former CEO of Vilicom, he holds a B. Eng from Dublin City University and an MBA. People hes worked with describe him as tenacious and professional, with a talent for scaling businesses.

Outside of work, Seán is keenly interested in the application of emerging technologies for societal benefit. He follows developments in renewable energy, quantum mechanics, and autonomous systems. His focus extends to how technology can improve sectors like healthcare, energy, and transportation, connecting communities and improving lives.

He has a fascination with autonomous ocean robots, particularly ones powered by sail that can survive Category 5 hurricanes.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.

Topics They Care About

Wireless Connectivity
Leads a team delivering high-performance wireless solutions for telecoms, enterprise, and industry, focusing on mobile coverage, security, and process automation.
Emerging Technologies
Actively posts about advancements in quantum mechanics, autonomous robots, and AI, showing a deep interest in how these technologies are shaping the future.
Renewable Energy
Tracks significant milestones in the renewable energy sector, such as recent records set for solar power generation in Ireland.

Media Appearances

Boldyn Networks reinforces its leading role in shaping the industry with a string of senior executive appointments. Featured in Boldyn Networks (company news)

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Boldyn Networks reinforces its leading role in shaping the industry with a string of senior executive appointments. Featured in PR Newswire

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Sean Keating - Chief Technology Officer, UK & Ireland at Boldyn Networks. Featured in TheOrg

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Work History

2024
Chief Technology Officer, UK and Ireland at Boldyn Networks
2021 - 2024
Managing Director, Professional and Cloud Services at Boldyn Networks
2011
Chief Executive Officer at Vilicom
2008 - 2010
Head of Operations at Vilicom
2006 - 2007
Head of Consulting at Vilicom

Education

B.Eng.(hons) from Dublin City University
Leadership 4 Growth Programme from IMD

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Insights For Selling To Seán

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Seán is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Seán

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Seán move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Seán take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Seán

Personality Compatibility


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