Tony Davies

Evaluator
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CEO at Social Futures

New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Tony Davies is the CEO of Social Futures, a social justice organization in NSW. With over 20 years of leadership and a background as a qualified lawyer from Macquarie University, he is a passionate advocate for vulnerable communities. Colleagues describe him as an inspirational, supportive, and passionate leader who is a skilled communicator.

Born in Sydney, Tony spent part of his childhood in Fiji, which shaped his worldview. His drive for social justice is partly inspired by his familys Lebanese heritage and their experiences. A guitar enthusiast, he is also the owner of two beloved dogs, Walter and Banjo, who have been featured alongside him.

Unique fact: As a child living in Fiji, his great ambition was to become a Fijian.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Social Justice
A core theme in his professional title and advocacy. He leads initiatives like "Dirty Laundry Day" to give a voice to those who have experienced abuse.
Flood Recovery
Has been a vocal advocate for housing and support for the Northern Rivers community following recent catastrophic flooding, frequently speaking to the media on the issue.
Housing & Homelessness
Leads an organization that provides extensive homelessness and housing supports, including innovative Supported Temporary Accommodation hubs for those in crisis.

Media Appearances

CEO Tony Davies on The Project. Featured in Social Futures (website video)

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Social Futures CEO Tony Davies responds to first Resilient Lands. Featured in Vimeo

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Social Futures CEO Tony Davies on ABC Statewide. Featured in Vimeo

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Work History

2-2007
CEO at Social Futures
NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS) at Part-time
7-2005 - 2-2007
Contract Planner - North Coast Area Health Service (NCAHS) at Northern NSW Local Health District
7-2004 - 6-2005
Project Manager, Lismore Communities for Children at YWCA Australia
2003 - 2004
Director, Prevention and Early Intervention at NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Education

1986 - 1989
Bachelor’s Degree from Macquarie University
1980 - 1985
HSC from Ku ring gai High School

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Exp : 36 Location : New South Wales, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at Social Futures
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Insights For Selling To Tony

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tony is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tony

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tony move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Tony take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Tony

Personality Compatibility


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