Thomas McGrath

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DISC Type : scd

Membership Coordinator at Business Leader

Surbiton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Thomas McGrath is a Membership Coordinator at Business Leader, where he supports a community of founders and CEOs. He leverages his background in data management and relationship-driven service to foster engagement. Thomas holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Southampton.

His global perspective was significantly shaped by living in Dubai for five years, giving him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. He is passionate about both domestic and international politics and has varied experience in the hospitality sector, including at Caesars Palace Dubai.

He gained firsthand insight into high-pressure, fine-dining management by shadowing the leadership at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Business Networking
Attends and promotes events like the Business Leader Summit, which brings together 750 founders and CEOs to foster strategic connections.
Public Policy
Holds a degree in Politics and has proactively met with PwC's Governance and Public Policy team to discuss the evolving policy landscape.
Member Engagement
His role focuses on supporting the member community's lifecycle, ensuring seamless operations and strengthening stakeholder relationships at Business Leader.

Media Appearances

Thomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Membership Coordinator at Business Leader
3-2024 - 3-2024
Work Experience at The Associated Press
8-2023 - 7-2024
Bar and Event Staff at Blacknest Golf and Country Club
7-2022 - 5-2025
Cafe Assistant at ALICE HOLT CAFE LIMITED
5-2019 - 5-2019
Shadowing Division Managers at Caesars Palace Dubai

Education

10-2022 - 7-2025
Bachelor of Science - BSc from University of Southampton
9-2021 - 7-2022
A Levels from Salesian Sixth Form College Farnborough

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Exp : 2 Location : Surbiton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Junior Designation : Membership Coordinator at Business Leader
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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Thomas

Personality Compatibility


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