Tim Bye

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director at Chez Restaurants Limited

Greater Brighton and Hove Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Tim Bye is a seasoned board member and director with extensive experience in the aviation industry, having served as Group Legal Director and Company Secretary for British Midland plc. Educated with an LLB from Leicester University and a distinction MBA from London Business School, he now applies his expertise as a Non-Executive Director for the growing restaurant group, Chez Restaurants Limited.

Outside of his corporate roles, Tim demonstrates a strong commitment to the non-profit sector. He serves as a trustee for The Michael Bishop Foundation and has held the position of Trustee and Treasurer for The FOCUS Charity. This deep involvement in philanthropy highlights a dedication to community and charitable causes.

Tim has a distinct career path, transitioning from a top executive role at a major airline to guiding the launch and growth of high-end London restaurants.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Enthusiastic

Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Governance
Served as Company Secretary and Group Legal Director at British Midland plc, overseeing legal, public affairs, and corporate matters, and now holds multiple NED and trustee roles.
Aviation Industry
Possesses deep industry knowledge from his long career at British Midland, where he was a key executive involved in corporate strategy and legal oversight.
Restaurant Ventures
As a Director at Chez Restaurants Limited, he has been involved since the launch of Maison Francois and its expansion, showing a keen interest in the hospitality sector.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Director at Chez Restaurants Limited
1-2016
Trustee at The Michael Bishop Foundation
2-2011 - 12-2015
Trustee and Treasurer at The FOCUS Charity Limited
2008 - 1-2014
Board Member at East Midlands Postgraduate School of Medicine
6-1998 - 10-2009
Deputy CEO at British Midland plc

Education

1987 - 1989
MBA (distinction) from London Business School
1971 - 1974
LLB from University of Leicester

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are unlikely to 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 fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • 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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