Simon Taylor
About Simon Taylor
Simon Taylor serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Alliances at Azul and is the CEO and Founder of Impact Messaging. With extensive experience in sales leadership across various technology companies, he has a proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving significant growth.
Work at Azul
Simon Taylor serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Alliances at Azul, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's global channel sales strategy and alliance partnerships. His leadership aims to enhance Azul's market presence and drive revenue growth through effective channel management.
Current Role at Impact Messaging
Since 2015, Simon Taylor has been the CEO and Founder of Impact Messaging. In this capacity, he leads the organization in delivering messaging solutions. His experience in sales and alliances contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the company.
Previous Experience at Lucidworks
Prior to his current roles, Simon Taylor worked at Lucidworks as the Vice President of Global Channel Sales & Alliances from 2018 to 2021. He was instrumental in building and launching a global channel sales program and organization, which significantly contributed to the company's growth and market reach.
Sales Leadership at Commvault
Simon Taylor held the position of Head of Business Unit – Information Management, Archive & Security Solutions at Commvault from 2006 to 2015. During his tenure, he achieved notable sales milestones, including accelerating sales growth by 2.5 times over three years and securing multiple Gartner EIA MQ positions.
Educational Background
Simon Taylor studied at Coventry University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from 1988 to 1991. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in technology sales and channel management.