Simon Yiakoumi
About Simon Yiakoumi
Simon Yiakoumi serves as the Head of IT Infrastructure for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Russell Investments, where he leads IT change initiatives and manages outsourcing services. He has over a decade of experience in IT management, previously holding roles at Lloyds Banking Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International.
Work at Russell Investments
Simon Yiakoumi has been with Russell Investments since 2012, serving as the Head of IT Infrastructure & Facilities Management for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. In this role, he coordinates the management of global outsourcing providers and leads IT change initiatives across the EMEA region. He is also a member of the Covid group and the return to office management group, contributing to the company's response to the pandemic and workplace strategies.
Previous Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
Before joining Russell Investments, Simon worked at Lloyds Banking Group as a Project Manager on a contract basis from 2011 to 2012. His tenure lasted for seven months in London, United Kingdom, where he was involved in various project management activities.
Previous Role at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International
Simon Yiakoumi served as the Head of IT Support & Wintel Services at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International from 2005 to 2011. During this six-year period, he managed IT support services and contributed to the overall IT infrastructure of the organization.
IT Infrastructure Management in EMEA
In his current position at Russell Investments, Simon is responsible for managing major software and hardware rollouts across the EMEA region. He oversees IT outsourcing services and is accountable for the execution of disaster recovery tests in the region. Additionally, he participates in various European committees and groups related to IT and infrastructure, enhancing collaboration and best practices.
Financial Management and Cost Control Initiatives
Simon Yiakoumi plays a key role in overseeing IT financial management and cost control initiatives within the EMEA region at Russell Investments. His responsibilities include ensuring effective budget management and resource allocation to support the organization's IT infrastructure and services.