Simon Williamson
About Simon Williamson
Simon Williamson serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at iProov, where he leads Customer Success, Partnerships, Demand Generation, and Sales. With extensive experience in the telecom and media sectors, he has a proven track record of transforming businesses and managing large-scale projects across various international markets.
Work at iProov
Simon Williamson has served as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at iProov since 2020. In this role, he oversees the Revenue organization, which includes Customer Success, Partnerships, Demand Generation, and Sales. His leadership focuses on driving revenue growth and enhancing customer engagement. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Williamson has contributed to iProov's strategy and execution in the biometric authentication market.
Previous Experience
Before joining iProov, Simon Williamson held several significant positions. He was the Chief Commercial Officer at Friend MTS from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on commercial strategy. Prior to that, he spent a decade at Amdocs as Vice President, Customer Business Executive, from 2008 to 2018, managing customer relationships and business development. His earlier experience includes serving as VP Global Sales at JacobsRimell from 2000 to 2008 and as Project and Program Manager at Thomson Reuters from 1994 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Simon Williamson studied at the University of East Anglia, where he earned a BSc (Honors) in Electronics & Business. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the telecoms and media sectors. Williamson demonstrates strong business acumen and a customer-centric approach, which has been instrumental in his ability to develop new opportunities and secure large, complex contracts.
Achievements in Business Transformation
Williamson has a proven track record of transforming high-risk businesses into long-term profitable programs. He has extensive experience in managing profit and loss (P&L) and penetrating new markets while enlarging existing accounts. His leadership has been critical in delivering large-scale, complex projects in the Cable and Telecommunications industry, as well as in the Video space and Biometrics solutions.
International Experience
Simon Williamson has lived and worked internationally across the UK, Europe, and the USA. This global experience has equipped him with a diverse perspective and an understanding of various markets. His roles in senior leadership positions at Amdocs and Thomson Reuters, along with his work at tech scale-ups like JacobsRimell and Friend MTS, highlight his adaptability and expertise in different business environments.