Simon Ellis
About Simon Ellis
Simon Ellis serves as the Manager of Account Management for Northern Europe at Recorded Future, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in customer development and sales operations across various companies, he has a proven track record in driving business growth and enhancing productivity efficiency.
Work at Recorded Future
Simon Ellis has been serving as the Manager of Account Management for Northern Europe at Recorded Future since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth. His position is based in London, England, where he leverages his extensive experience in account management to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Codility
Before joining Recorded Future, Simon Ellis held the position of VP Customer Development at Codility from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing customer development initiatives and enhancing client relationships. He also served as Customer Development Director for EMEA & APAC for a brief period in 2021, contributing to the company's expansion in those regions.
Career at Mimecast
Simon Ellis has a significant history with Mimecast, where he worked in various roles from 2006 to 2020. He began as Account Management Director / Customer Development Director, serving for ten years, and later transitioned to roles such as Mid-Market Sales Director and Sales Operations Director for Europe. His tenure at Mimecast was marked by a focus on customer development and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Simon Ellis studied Commerce at the University of Canterbury, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education at St Andrew's from 1991 to 1996. His academic background, combined with his extensive professional experience, equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective account management and customer development.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Simon Ellis possesses strong team-oriented interpersonal skills and excels in communication with both internal stakeholders and customers. He is adept at identifying new opportunities for productivity efficiency and has a proven track record in building high-performing teams that meet challenging sales targets. His data-driven approach to business growth strategies supports the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.