Vincent Keaveny CBE

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DISC Type : SD

Chair at the Charterhouse

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Vincent Keaveny is a Senior Adviser at DLA Piper with a 30-year career in financial services and law. As the 693rd Lord Mayor of London (2021-22), he was a global ambassador for the UKs financial sector. He holds an MLitt from Trinity College Dublin and actively chairs multiple civic and charitable organizations.

Originally from Dublin, Vincent was the first Irish citizen to serve as Lord Mayor of London, a role for which he was awarded a CBE for fostering British-Irish relations. His personal interests include theatre, the arts, tennis, and walking his Labrador. He is married to Amanda, an intensive care nurse.

Unique fact: He chairs The Honourable The Irish Society, a charity established by Royal Charter over 400 years ago in 1613.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Social Mobility
Chairs 'Progress Together', a body dedicated to advancing socio-economic diversity in the UK financial services sector, a key theme of his time as Lord Mayor.
Charitable Governance
Chairs several charities, including the historic Charterhouse and The Honourable The Irish Society, focusing on modernization, robust governance, and strategic change.
Financial Services
His career is rooted in financial law at DLA Piper, and as Lord Mayor he represented the UK's financial and professional services sector globally.

Media Appearances

Vincent has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Chair at the Charterhouse
4-2024
Governor (Chair) at The Honourable The Irish Society
10-2022
Chair at Progress Together
12-2015
Senior Adviser 2024 – | Partner 2015 – 2024 | International Co-Chair, Financial Services 2016 – 2019 at DLA Piper
10-2013
Lord Mayor of London 2021/22 | Sheriff, City of London 2018/19 | Alderman, Farringdon Within 2013 - at City of London Corporation

Education

Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from City St George’s, University of London
1986 - 1988
MLitt from Trinity College Dublin

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Insights For Selling To Vincent

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vincent is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vincent

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vincent move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Vincent take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Vincent

Personality Compatibility


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