Simon Horrocks
About Simon Horrocks
Simon Horrocks is the Vice President APAC at Talkdesk, based in Sydney, Australia, with over 30 years of experience in sales management and a background in technology management and sales strategy.
Current Role at Talkdesk
Simon Horrocks is currently serving as the Vice President APAC at Talkdesk in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for driving regional growth and innovation in artificial intelligence. His extensive experience with managing sales teams and leading APAC operations makes him a valuable asset to Talkdesk.
Previous Role at Local Rain Check
Before joining Talkdesk, Simon Horrocks was the Co-Founder of Local Rain Check from 2020 to 2024 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. During his four-year tenure, he played a leadership role in the company's operations and contributed to its growth in the competitive market space.
Experience at Harness
Simon Horrocks worked at Harness as the Regional Vice President for the Asia Pacific region from 2019 to 2023. Based in Sydney, Australia, he led the company's strategic initiatives and played a critical role in scaling the company’s operations in the APAC region.
Educational Background
Simon Horrocks holds an MBA in Technology Management from Deakin University, having studied there from 1998 to 2002. His formal education has provided him with a strong foundation in technology management and sales strategy, which has been instrumental in his professional achievements.
Sales Expertise and Industry Experience
With over 30 years of experience in sales management, Simon Horrocks specializes in scaling early-stage hyper-growth SaaS vendors from zero to $50M+. He has a successful track record in B2B sales to large enterprise and service provider customers. Horrocks also possesses expertise in both direct sales and channel/alliance partner sales strategies, making him a versatile leader capable of adapting to various market demands.