Steve Abbott

Galvanizer
DISC Type : Id

NED & Board Advisor at Woodford

Loughton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Steve Abbott is a Board Advisor and NED with 26 years of experience in the building services and construction industry, focusing on MEP, Renewables, and SmartTECH. A BSc graduate from Anglia Polytechnic University, he is described by colleagues as dynamic and focused, with a passion for optimizing efficiency.

He is deeply interested in personal and professional development, acting as a coach and mentor. He champions holistic wellbeing for the body, mind, and soul, and is passionate about ensuring the industrys future through apprenticeships and sustainable practices.

Steve actively promotes a wellness space called "The Padded Cell, " offering to host individuals there for business and life coaching sessions.

Personality Overview

Persuader

Trusting

People-Oriented

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

MEP & Renewables
His 26-year career is centered on optimizing efficiency in MEP, FM, and Renewables, especially in response to high energy prices.
Holistic Wellbeing
His headline includes "Wellbeing, " and he frequently posts about "The Padded Cell, " a space for body, mind, and soul improvement.
Leadership Development
Acts as a coach, mentor, and board advisor. He attends leadership ecosystem events like MD2MD to engage with other professionals.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
NED & Board Advisor at Woodford
3-2025
Chief Exec at Woodford
9-2017 - 3-2025
Managing Director at Woodford
11-2012 - 9-2017
Operations Director at Woodford
8-2011 - 11-2012
Operations Director at AMD Environmental Ltd

Education

2000 - 2004
BSc hons 2:1 from APU (Anglia Polytechnic Uni)
1997 - 2000
Education details unavailable from Thurrock Technical College

More Information

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Exp : 28 Location : Loughton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : NED & Board Advisor at Woodford
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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic
  • Use words like ‘partner’, ‘together’, ‘impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach
  • 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 Steve is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

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

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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