Simon Fowler
About Simon Fowler
Simon Fowler serves as the Director of Partner Learning and Enablement at Hitachi Vantara and is the owner of 2DeCipher.com. With extensive experience in training program design and business development, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies over his career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Hitachi Vantara
Simon Fowler serves as the Director of Partner Learning and Enablement at Hitachi Vantara since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing training programs aimed at enhancing partner capabilities. His focus includes creating learning curricula that improve business performance in areas such as IoT, analytics, and data science. This position follows a previous tenure at Hitachi Vantara as Director of Learning and Enablement from 2022 to 2023.
Professional Background
Simon Fowler has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in various roles. He has worked at Hitachi Vantara in multiple capacities, including Global Learning and Performance Consultant and Training Manager. Prior to this, he held positions at Avnet Technology Solutions, Dell, and Insight, among others. His career spans several decades, starting as an Electronics Design Engineer at Cardkey and progressing through various management and development roles.
Education and Expertise
Simon Fowler holds an MBA in General Management from the University of Reading, where he studied from 1994 to 2000. He also earned a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Kingston University. His educational background supports his expertise in designing and delivering training programs tailored for sales and presales teams, as well as managing B2B product marketing campaigns.
Achievements in Training and Development
Throughout his career, Simon Fowler has successfully driven bids for projects valued at six figures and has a strong track record of hiring and developing specialized sales teams that consistently exceed targets. He has developed learning curricula that focus on enhancing business performance and has extensive experience in training program design. His partnerships with major vendors, including Intel, Oracle, and Microsoft, highlight his ability to foster collaborative relationships in the tech industry.
Entrepreneurial Experience at 2DeCipher.com
Since 2009, Simon Fowler has been the owner of 2DeCipher.com, where he has accumulated 15 years of experience in the digital space. This entrepreneurial venture complements his corporate roles and showcases his commitment to learning and enablement in the technology sector.