Simon Howe
About Simon Howe
Simon Howe serves as the Area Vice President for ANZ at ExtraHop, focusing on productivity and continuous improvement. With over 20 years of experience in sales leadership across various technology firms, he has a strong track record in developing partner programs and consistently exceeding revenue targets.
Work at ExtraHop
Simon Howe serves as the Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand at ExtraHop, a position he has held since 2024. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, he focuses on productivity and continuous improvement within the organization. His role involves driving high performance in growth environments and meeting revenue targets, top-line growth, and KPI expectations.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role at ExtraHop, Simon Howe held several significant positions in sales leadership across various technology companies. He worked at LogRhythm as the Director of Sales for Australia and New Zealand from 2014 to 2017, and later as the Vice President of Sales for the APAC region from 2020 to 2021. He also served as the Regional Director for Asia Pacific & Japan at AttackIQ from 2021 to 2024.
Education and Expertise
Simon Howe studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a BA Hons in Philosophy and Psychology from 1989 to 1992. His educational background complements his extensive experience in the technology sector, particularly in sales leadership and channel management, with over 20 years of experience working with Tier 1 software vendors.
Background in Technology Sales
Simon Howe has a comprehensive background in technology sales, having worked with notable companies such as Acronis, CommVault, and Symantec. His roles included Country Manager for Australia & New Zealand at Acronis and National Sales Manager at CommVault. His experience spans various sales positions, allowing him to develop a proven track record in managing partner programs and driving revenue.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Simon Howe is recognized for his excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. He demonstrates highly effective relationship-building abilities at executive levels with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders. His focus on discipline and accountability has contributed to his success in achieving high performance in competitive environments.