Tim Buckett

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director at HomeRepair.net.au Pty Limited

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Tim Buckett is a seasoned financial services leader, currently the Executive General Manager for Consumer Insurance at Suncorp Group. His expertise spans finance, strategy, and M&A, supported by an MBA and a GAICD certification. He has held multiple Non-Executive Director positions, including at AA Insurance NZ.

He is responsible for the national portfolio of nine major personal insurance brands, including AAMI, Suncorp, GIO, APIA, and Shannons.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Consumer Insurance
As EGM, he is responsible for the strategy and performance of Suncorp's entire personal insurance portfolio, including well-known brands like AAMI, GIO, and APIA.
Corporate Governance
Holds a GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and serves as a Director for HomeRepair. net. au, indicating a focus on corporate oversight.
Financial Strategy
His background as CFO of Insurance for Suncorp Group showcases deep experience in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning for large insurers.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2022
Director at HomeRepair.net.au Pty Limited
8-2020
Executive General Manager, Consumer Insurance Product & Portfolio at Suncorp Group
6-2019 - 8-2020
Chief Financial Officer, Insurance at Suncorp Group
6-2019
Non Executive Director, Chairman at AA Finance
4-2017
Non Executive Director at AA Insurance NZ

Education

2010 - 2010
Leading Professional Service Firms from Harvard Business School
1999 - 2001
MBA from University of Southern Queensland

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Exp : 31 Location : Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at HomeRepair.net.au Pty Limited
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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