Simon Gowland
About Simon Gowland
Simon Gowland serves as the Global Head of Infrastructure at Afterpay Touch, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in IT management across various organizations, he has previously worked at Australia Post, Microsoft, and Sportsbet, among others.
Work at Afterpay
Simon Gowland has been serving as the Global Head of Infrastructure at Afterpay Touch since 2018. In this role, he oversees the infrastructure operations for the company, contributing to its growth and technological advancements. His experience in managing complex infrastructure projects is pivotal to Afterpay's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Afterpay, Simon held several key positions in various organizations. He worked at Sportsbet as the Information Technology Operations Manager from 2016 to 2018 and previously as the Head of Cloud Infrastructure Services and Application Migration from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Australia Post as Head of Network and Voice Services from 2013 to 2015 further solidified his expertise in infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Simon Gowland completed his secondary education at Melbourne Grammar School from 1988 to 1994. He later attended Mayflower High School. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and infrastructure management across various sectors.
Career Timeline
Simon has a diverse career spanning multiple organizations and roles. He began as a Business Manager at Netspace Online Systems from 1995 to 1998. He then progressed through various positions, including Senior Service Delivery Manager at Microsoft from 2006 to 2008 and IT Manager at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation from 1999 to 2003. His role as National IT Manager at Fulton Hogan in 2011 and Group Head of Technology at Fleetpartners from 2009 to 2011 further highlights his leadership in technology.
Technical Leadership
Throughout his career, Simon has demonstrated technical leadership in infrastructure and IT services. His roles have included managing network services, cloud infrastructure, and application migrations. His experience encompasses both operational management and strategic planning, making him a key figure in the organizations he has worked with.