Tim Whitehead

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Group Chief Executive Officer at Lush Food Group

WP. Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

Tim Whitehead is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Lush Food Group, championing premium Malaysian-grown chocolate and coffee. An experienced leader with a background from Henley College, he specializes in business startups, turnarounds, and M&A within the FMCG and manufacturing sectors. Colleagues describe him as driven, resourceful, and decisive.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Agro-Innovation
Advocates for sustainable and organic farming methods, focusing on cultivating premium, locally-grown Malaysian chocolate and coffee.
Business Growth
Focuses on strategic execution for business success, from startups to turnarounds, recently leading Lush Food Group's expansion into Singapore.
Leadership & Resilience
Recently shared insights from his 40-year entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing lessons on overcoming failure, building trust, and navigating career transitions.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Group Chief Executive Officer at Lush Food Group
6-2019
Managing Partner at InvestDO
9-2020
Investor at Unichem Industries
1-2003
Chairman at Hannover Quay
11-2021 - 6-2023
Investor at IQF Foods Manufacturing LLC

Education

1983 - 1985
HCIMA from Henley College
1981 - 1983
BTEC OND from Southfields College

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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