Tom Shardlow CMgr (FCMI)

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Chief Executive Officer at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Tom Shardlow is the Chief Executive Officer of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, a role he stepped into in June 2024. He is a strategic leader focused on transformation and regeneration, drawing on his MSc in Systems Thinking. Colleagues describe him as an approachable, people-focused, and supportive leader with a talent for critical thinking.

Outside of his demanding role, Tom is a keen runner and has been seen racing local athletes at the Pingles Athletics Track. He is a proponent of work-life balance for his teams, encouraging them to protect personal time for family, sport, or anything that keeps them grounded, believing it leads to better results.

His professional headline on social media includes the direct statement: "Does not respond to marketing emails. "

Personality Overview

Challenger

Vision Oriented

Direct & Candid

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Urban Regeneration
He is a key figure in the "Transforming Nuneaton" programme, a major initiative to bring new homes, businesses, and a library to the town centre.
Systems Thinking
This is a core part of his professional identity and headline, supported by his Master of Science degree in the subject, influencing his strategic approach to leadership.
GovTech & AI
His council trialed a new AI tool using Google's Gemini to digitize and speed up the planning process, showing his interest in leveraging technology for public service.

Media Appearances

New Chief Executive named | Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council. Featured in Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (official website)

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Fantastic to meet with Tom Shardlow, Chief Executive of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council. Featured in Facebook (Rachel Taylor MP)

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Work History

6-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
4-2023 - 5-2024
Strategic Director Economy and Transformation (Deputy CEO) at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
6-2022 - 5-2024
Executive Director at NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES LIMITED
12-2021 - 3-2023
Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Director of Customer and Corporate at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
10-2021 - 12-2021
Director of Customer and Corporate Services at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

Education

2017 - 2022
Master of Science - MS from The Open University
2020 - 2021
PgCert Technology Management from The Open University

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tom is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

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

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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