Mark Blackwell
About Mark Blackwell
Mark Blackwell serves as the Sales and Partnerships EMEA at Simfoni, where he focuses on enhancing vendor diversity and corporate social responsibility. With a background in sales and expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, he has held various positions in the procurement sector since 1999.
Current Role at Simfoni
Mark Blackwell serves as Sales and Partnerships EMEA at Simfoni, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing vendor diversity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) objectives through the company's platforms. He is based in Chilworth, England, United Kingdom, and has contributed to the automation of tactical and occasional spend processes using Simfoni's Spend Automation platform. Additionally, he works with Simfoni's Analytics platform to deliver insights through advanced visualization and proactive alerts.
Previous Experience at BMW
Mark Blackwell worked at BMW as a sales executive from 1999 to 2008, accumulating nine years of experience in the automotive sales sector. His tenure at BMW provided him with a strong foundation in sales strategies and customer relationship management, which he has applied in subsequent roles in the technology and procurement industries.
Career at Coupa Software
Before joining Simfoni, Mark Blackwell was the Head of New Business at Coupa Software from 2017 to 2020. During his three years in this role, he focused on Coupa Spend, contributing to the company's growth and market presence in the procurement software sector. His experience at Coupa Software enhanced his expertise in procurement solutions and business development.
Experience in Data Technologies
Mark Blackwell held the position of Direct Sale Manager for the Nordics, Benelux, and Switzerland at Rosslyn Data Technologies from 2020 to 2021. His role lasted for ten months and involved managing sales strategies in these regions. Prior to that, he was the Head of New Business for Spend Analysis at DU360 from 2016 to 2017, where he focused on spend analysis solutions in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background
Mark Blackwell studied at Downlands School from 1971 to 1978. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that he has built upon throughout his professional career in sales and technology.