Simon Stiell

Commander
DISC Type : D

Executive Secretary at UN Climate Change

Grenada

Overview

Simon Stiell is the Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, driving the global response to the climate crisis. An engineer by training with an MBA from the University of Westminster, he previously served as a senior minister in Grenadas government, including as Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment, after a 14-year career in the technology sector.

There is no publicly available information regarding Simons personal life or hobbies. His focus remains on global climate action, drawing from his unique experience representing a small island developing state on the world stage.

He brings a distinct perspective to his global role, having served as a senior policy maker in Grenada, one of the worlds most climate-vulnerable regions.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

Decisive

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Climate Action
As the head of the UNFCCC, he is a vocal advocate for urgent and ambitious global climate action, emphasizing the need to move from negotiation to implementation.
Climate Finance
He frequently calls for reforms to the global financial system and stresses that climate finance for developing nations is not charity, but a critical investment for all.
Renewable Energy Transition
Advocates for a rapid shift from fossil fuels to renewables, highlighting benefits like energy security, economic stability, and lower costs for households and businesses.

Media Appearances

Executive Secretary Simon Stiell's Opening Speech at the UN Climate Change Conference | #COP30. Featured in YouTube

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Executive Secretary Simon Stiell's Speech at the Closing of COP28 | UN Climate Change | #COP28. Featured in YouTube

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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell's Speech at the Opening of #COP27. Featured in UN Web TV

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Work History

8-2022
Executive Secretary at UN Climate Change
3-2018 - 6-2022
Minister for Climate Resilience and the Environment at Government of Grenada
9-2017 - 3-2018
Minister of Education and Human Resource Development at Government of Grenada
6-2015 - 9-2017
Minister of State wrf Human Resource Development and the Environment at Government of Grenada
3-2013 - 5-2022
Senator and Leader of Government's Business at Grenada's Parliament - Senate

Education

1996 - 1998
Master of Business Administration from University of Westminster
9-1987 - 6-1989
Higher National Diploma from London Metropolitan University

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

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 Simon is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

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

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

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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