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Steven Hopkinson

Supporter · DISC type s
Director at Trading Direct Ltd
📍 Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom

Steven is the Director of Trading Direct Ltd, a company he founded in 1997 after completing his MSc in Entrepreneurship. He pioneered online sales in the automotive electronics sector, growing his company to supply major automotive groups. People who have worked with him describe him as efficient, intelligent, and pragmatic.

Beyond his professional focus on the automotive industry, where he holds an interest in companies like McLaren Automotive, Steven has a background in sports, having run the swimming club during his university years. He is also a self-starter, having taught himself website design.

Unique fact: Steven had the foresight to launch an internet sales company in 1997, placing him at the very beginning of the e-commerce boom.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Guildford Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Steven shows up

Risk-averse
Social Proof Driven
Slow To Decisions

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They prefer to follow rules and procedures. They get along well with all people.

Priorities

Topics Steven cares about

Automotive Aftermarket
He founded and runs Trading Direct Ltd, which specializes in aftermarket automotive electronics and has developed its own successful product lines like Dolphin Parking Sensors.
eCommerce Pioneering
He launched his internet mail order business in 1997, demonstrating an early understanding of the potential for online retail long before it became mainstream.
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Career

Work history

12-1997
Director
Trading Direct Ltd
2001 - 2002
eCommerce Manager Northern Europe
Alitalia Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA
1999 - 2001
Business Development
PrintRepublic.com
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Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1997
MSc
University of Stirling
1993 - 1996
BA
University of South Wales
Education details unavailable
Godalming College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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