Stephen Deakin

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DISC Type : DI

Managing Director - Head of Data Platforms at HSBC

United Kingdom

Overview

Stephen is a Managing Director at HSBC and the Head of Data Platforms, with extensive experience in cybersecurity, technology strategy, and architecture. He previously served as a Tech Fellow at Citi and held senior roles at Lloyds and Barclays. Colleagues describe him as brilliant, inquisitive, astute, and a true master of technology, holding numerous certifications including CSyP and CISA.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Assertive

Persuasive

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.

Topics They Care About

Data Platforms
His current role is Managing Director and Head of Data Platforms at HSBC, making it his primary professional focus.
Cybersecurity Strategy
Holds multiple advanced security certifications (CISSP, CRISC, CSyP) and has a background in security architecture, including post-quantum cryptography.
Generative AI
His recent work at Citi involved leading architecture for Generative AI, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and Agentic Tool Use.

Media Appearances

HSBC hired a tech fellow MD from Citi to protect its data amid constant attacks. Featured in eFinancialCareers

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Work History

9-2025
Managing Director - Head of Data Platforms at HSBC
2-2024 - 9-2025
Managing Director - Citi Tech Fellow - Functions Head of Architecture and Shared Services at Citi
5-2023 - 2-2024
MD - Citi Tech Fellow (2023) - Global Functions Head of Technology, Data and Security Architecture at Citi
5-2022 - 5-2023
Global Functions Head of Technology, Data and Security Architecture - Managing Director at Citi
12-2020 - 3-2022
Head of Technology Architecture and Engineering at Lloyd's

Education

1984 - 1988
BSc from Aston University

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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


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