Tom Abell

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Chief Executive Officer at NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Tom Abell is the Chief Executive of the NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, bringing over 20 years of healthcare leadership. A Chartered Public Finance Accountant, he has held key roles including CEO of the East of England Ambulance Service. Colleagues describe him as a driven, engaging, and excellent leader focused on improving patient care through strong partnerships.

Toms commitment to the NHS is deeply personal, driven by a challenging family experience with cancer treatment that motivated his career change from management consulting. Born in Norfolk, he has dedicated his career to serving communities in the East of England and chairs the board of NAM Publications, an HIV/AIDS information charity.

He was inspired to join the NHS after his mothers difficult experience with cancer care, wanting to make a tangible difference for patients.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Integrated Care Systems
His current role focuses on unifying NHS services with local government and voluntary partners to improve community health and reduce inequalities.
Organisational Turnaround
He has direct experience leading healthcare trusts out of special measures by addressing cultural issues and rebuilding staff confidence to drive change.
Cross-Sector Partnerships
He frequently states that improving health outcomes is dependent on building strong, collaborative relationships between the NHS, local government, and voluntary organisations.

Media Appearances

NHS Mid and South Essex appoints new chief executive. Featured in Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

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Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board .... Featured in Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System

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Work History

4-2026
Chief Executive Officer at NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
8-2024 - 4-2026
Chief Executive at Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System
8-2021 - 8-2024
Chief Executive at East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
4-2020 - 7-2021
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
1-2020 - 6-2025
Chair of the Board of Trustees at NAM Publications

Education

2004 - 2004
Chartered Public Finance Accountant from CIPFA
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Aston University

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Exp : 21 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Tom

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