Drew Seymour
About Drew Seymour
Drew Seymour is the Director of Content Partnerships EMEA at Cision, based in London, with over 20 years of experience in the information industry.
Director Content Partnerships EMEA at Cision
Currently, Drew Seymour serves as the Director of Content Partnerships EMEA at Cision in London, United Kingdom. His role focuses on driving content partnerships across the EMEA region to deliver comprehensive content coverage for Cision's key markets and geographies. With his extensive background in sales channel strategy and content discoverability, Drew plays a crucial role in enhancing Cision’s content ecosystem.
Previous Experience at Elsevier
Drew Seymour has accumulated significant experience at Elsevier, undertaking various leadership positions. From 2021 to 2022, he was the Global Medical Education Director for Learning, Performance Enablement & IP. Before that, he served as Head of Intellectual Property (Global) along with Business Development & Governance for EMEA, LATAM, and APAC from 2020 to 2021. Prior to these roles, he acted as Head of Strategic Account Management, Business Development & Licensing for the same regions from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Head of Online Retail Channels EMEA LA from 2014 to 2016 and Head of Online Retailing (Health Sciences UK/NE) in 2013. His initial position at Elsevier was Head of Operations UK & NE (Health Science) which he held from 2012 to 2013.
Career at Hotcourses Ltd and Key Publishing Ltd
Before joining Elsevier, Drew Seymour served as Publisher/Operations Director at Hotcourses Ltd from 2001 to 2012, where he led operational strategies and publishing initiatives. His earlier career includes a position at Key Publishing Ltd as Group Sales Manager from 1993 to 2000, where he managed group sales and developed sales strategies.
Over 20 Years of Experience in Information Industry
With over 20 years of experience in the information industry, Drew Seymour specializes in sales channel strategy, licensing, and digital transformation. His expertise extends to content discoverability, customer engagement, compliance, risk, and due diligence. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale projects aimed at digital transformation, automation of operations, and resource optimization.
Experience in Sales and Operations
Drew Seymour's professional journey includes significant roles in sales and operations. At Emap, he served as Assistant Ad Manager from 1990 to 1993 in Peterborough, United Kingdom. He also worked as an Event Manager at Promoto Ltd from 2000 to 2001, showcasing his versatility in managing both sales and operational aspects of various organizations.