Simon Wilson
About Simon Wilson
Simon Wilson serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Avantra, where he leads strategic technology alliances and partner initiatives to enhance customer outcomes. With a background in various leadership roles across multiple companies, he focuses on transforming SAP operations to deliver significant cost savings for clients.
Current Role at Avantra
Simon Wilson serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Avantra, a position he has held since 2017 in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads Strategic Technology Alliances and Partner initiatives, focusing on enhancing customer outcomes and supporting the company's growth ambitions. His leadership is instrumental in transforming SAP operations from reactive to proactive, delivering significant time and cost benefits for customers. Wilson plays a key role in helping Avantra customers achieve at least a 30% reduction in SAP operations costs.
Previous Experience in Leadership Roles
Prior to his current role, Simon Wilson held several significant positions in various organizations. He was the Commercial Director at socialface from 2014 to 2017, where he managed social media strategies for businesses in Sydney, Australia. He also served as Director at Mirus Australia from 2012 to 2015 and as Account Director at NICE Systems from 2007 to 2008. His tenure at PwC Australia as Director from 2004 to 2007 further solidified his expertise in operational leadership.
Educational Background
Simon Wilson has a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science degree from King Edward VI, which he completed from 1984 to 1992. He furthered his studies at the University of Southampton, where he earned a BSc in Laser Physics from 1992 to 1995. This academic background has contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of technology in his professional roles.
Contributions to Industry Knowledge
In addition to his operational responsibilities, Simon Wilson contributes to industry knowledge through thought leadership. He published a blog post on February 15, 2022, discussing strategies for reducing software products to manage an IT estate. This reflects his commitment to sharing insights and best practices within the technology sector.