Shaun Chilton

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Non Executive Chair at hVIVO

Snitterfield, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Shaun Chilton is an entrepreneurial Chair and CEO with over 30 years of experience leading global pharmaceutical companies. He has a proven track record of building high-growth international businesses through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, notably leading Clinigen Group through a £1. 3 billion sale. He holds a law degree from the University of Reading.

Originally aspiring to be a footballer or rock star, Shaun now values his family time as an antidote to his demanding business schedule. He is passionate about leadership and believes the most underrated skill in business is the ability to motivate people to achieve high performance.

As Chair of hVIVO, he helps lead the worlds foremost organization in human challenge trials for infectious and respiratory disease vaccines.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Pharma Business Growth
He has a distinguished career of delivering strong growth and shareholder returns, highlighted by leading Clinigen's expansion and successful £1. 3 billion sale.
Strategic M&A
His experience includes guiding companies through strategic acquisitions and successful exits, demonstrating a focus on growth through corporate development.
Leadership Development
He is passionate about nurturing talent, having launched a management academy at a previous company to provide the support he wished he had received.

Media Appearances

Shaun Chilton appointed as hVIVO Non-Executive Chair. Featured in Pharmafile

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Hvivo appoints Shaun Chilton as new non‑executive chair. Featured in The Business Post

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Work History

9-2025
Non Executive Chair at hVIVO
7-2024 - 7-2025
Non Executive Chair at DefiniGEN
6-2024
Non Executive Chair at Avacta
6-2023
Non Executive Director at Avacta
5-2023
Non Executive Chair at Kintiga

Education

4-2003 - 5-2003
Education details unavailable from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1987 - 1990
LLB from University of Reading

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Insights For Selling To Shaun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shaun is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shaun

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shaun move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Shaun take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Shaun

Personality Compatibility


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