Selvarani Elahi MBE

Activist
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Vice President (People) at Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)

Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Value Conscious

Meticulous

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2026
Vice President (People) at Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
6-2021 - 1-2022
Secondment to Defra - Scientific Advisor at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
4-2015
Executive Director at Food Authenticity Network
6-2013
Chair of Defra's Authenticity Methods Working Group (AMWG) at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
1-1991
UK Deputy Government Chemist at LGC Limited

Education

1-2024 - 12-2024
PhD by prior publication (Developing current concepts for Food Integrity) from Kingston University
1987 - 1990
BSC from King's College London

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Exp : 31 Location : Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President (People) at Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
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Insights For Selling To Selvarani

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Selvarani is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Selvarani

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Selvarani move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Selvarani take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Selvarani

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