Phil Simpson
About Phil Simpson
Phil Simpson serves as the Vice President of Alliances and Strategic Partnerships at Teleport, where he develops business plans to enhance ISV partnering strategies. He has extensive experience in business development across various technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, and F5.
Work at Teleport
Phil Simpson serves as the Vice President of Alliances and Strategic Partnerships at Teleport since 2022. In this role, he develops business plans focused on specific market segments to enhance independent software vendor (ISV) partnering strategies. He drives the creation of product integrations and joint solutions that benefit both Teleport and its partners. Additionally, he leads virtual teams in field training and go-to-market planning to ensure the growth of strategic alliances.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Phil Simpson held various roles in business development across multiple organizations. He worked at Microsoft as a Business Development Manager in Developer Platform and Evangelism from 2003 to 2008, and later served as a Senior Global Business Development Manager in the Enterprise & Partner Group from 2008 to 2011. His experience also includes roles at F5, Chef Software, Mesosphere, and Portworx, where he focused on strategic accounts and cloud business development.
Education and Expertise
Phil Simpson studied at Washington State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships within the technology sector. His expertise includes defining ISV partnering strategies and managing acquisition-related changes for organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to technology startups.
Career at Adobe
Phil Simpson began his career at Adobe, where he worked as a Corporate Account Manager from 2000 to 2002 and later as a Channel Account Manager from 2002 to 2003. During his time at Adobe, he focused on account management and channel partnerships, laying the foundation for his future roles in business development and strategic alliances.