Joe Simon
About Joe Simon
Joe Simon serves as the Chief Information and Technology Officer at Entain, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various leadership roles in technology and operations at companies such as VICE Media, Univision, and Conde Nast, and has a strong background in driving organizational transformation and implementing AI solutions.
Current Role at Entain
Joe Simon serves as the Chief Information and Technology Officer at Entain since 2021. In this role, he manages the global customer service organization, which operates across three continents. He has introduced AI tools to enhance customer interactions by predicting and resolving issues effectively. Additionally, he is establishing a global operations command center that utilizes AI operating tools to manage a vast global infrastructure footprint.
Previous Experience at VICE Media
Before joining Entain, Joe Simon worked at VICE Media as the Acting Chief Technology Officer from 2019 to 2020. His tenure lasted 11 months in Brooklyn, New York. In this position, he contributed to the company's technology strategy and implementation during a transitional period.
Career at Activate Consulting
Joe Simon served as an Advisor and Executive In Residence at Activate Consulting from 2020 to 2021. His role involved providing strategic insights and guidance to the firm, leveraging his extensive experience in technology leadership to support various initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Joe Simon studied at XLRI Jamshedpur from 1981 to 1983, completing a two-year program. He also attended Loyola College in Chennai, India, where he studied Chemistry and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1978 to 1981. Additionally, he completed five years of education at Ida Scudder School from 1972 to 1977.
Technology Leadership Experience
Throughout his career, Joe Simon has held several significant technology leadership positions. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Conde Nast from 2010 to 2014 and the Acting Chief Technology Officer at Univision Communications Inc. for six months in 2015. He also served as Chief Information Officer at Viacom from 1998 to 2010 and as Chief Operating Officer at Encompass Digital Media, Inc. from 2015 to 2019.