Simon Bloom
About Simon Bloom
Simon Bloom serves as the Client Success Director for the UK and Ireland at Backbase and is a co-founder and Chief Operations Officer at i-deal Corp. With extensive experience in business development and client management, he has held various roles in the financial services sector since 2005.
Work at Backbase
Simon Bloom has served as the Client Success Director for the UK and Ireland at Backbase since 2015. In this role, he focuses on ensuring client satisfaction and success within the region. His tenure at Backbase spans nine years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and client relationship management strategies from their London office.
Current Role at i-deal Corp
In addition to his role at Backbase, Simon Bloom is the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of i-deal Corp, a position he has held since 2016. His responsibilities include overseeing operational strategies and driving business initiatives for the company, which is also based in London. His experience in this role complements his extensive background in client success and business development.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Backbase, Simon Bloom worked at Monitise Create, where he held two positions: Head of New Business from 2014 to 2015 and Account Director for Financial Services from 2013 to 2015. His experience in these roles involved managing client accounts and developing new business opportunities in the financial services sector. Additionally, he was a Business Development Manager at Thebes Group from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Simon Bloom studied at Stellenbosch University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from 2001 to 2003. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within client success and business development.
Early Career Background
Simon Bloom began his career as a Sponsorship Sales Manager at Terrapinn from 2005 to 2006. This early experience in sales laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in business development and client management, allowing him to build a diverse skill set that has been beneficial in his later positions.