Surge Ghosh ✔️

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DISC Type : Dsi

Executive Director at Comcast

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Surge is a supply chain executive at Comcast with expertise in transforming financial operations and generating significant savings. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania (Ph. D. ) and Queens University, he has a background in management consulting and e-commerce. People who have worked with him describe him as proactive, structured, and a motivator.

He is deeply committed to community service, particularly in early childhood education. For over a decade, Surge has served on the board of Wonderspring Early Education, a non-profit providing high-quality, affordable childcare to families in the greater Philadelphia area, and currently serves as its President.

Unique fact: Surge has also served on the board of the Fairmount Park Conservancy, dedicated to Philadelphias parks.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Innovation
His career focuses on innovating supply chains to generate extraordinary financial results by building and empowering teams to implement change.
Financial Operations
His current role involves the transformation of financial operations in inventory and procurement through core financial system replacement at Comcast.
Early Childhood Education
He is the Board President for Wonderspring, a non-profit providing high-quality early education, and has been involved with the organization for 12 years.

Media Appearances

Surge has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Executive Director at Comcast
7-2022 - 11-2023
Executive Director at Comcast Business
7-2022
Senior Director Supply Chain at Comcast Business
Director, Supply Chain - Global Carriers & Vendor Ops, and US Inbound at QVC
Director of Reporting & Analysis, Operations at QVC

Education

Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Queen's University

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Insights For Selling To Surge

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Surge is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Surge

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Surge move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Surge take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Surge

Personality Compatibility


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