Simon Negus

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About Simon Negus

As an impactful C-Suite Executive, I have over 30 years of experience spanning sectors and geographies, consistently delivering transformative leadership, operational excellence, and substantial business growth.As a CEO, I've successfully:• Architected and implemented comprehensive business strategies resulting in double-digit revenue growth and margin improvements.• Led organisations through critical inflexion points, including digital transformation, market expansion, and M&A activities.• Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiencies.Known for situational leadership, I am adept at mediating between business case needs and technology as a value enabler, with a recognised focus on rethinking Data Analytics as a Digital-First Driver, supporting: Business Enablement, Digital Mindset, New Ways of Working, Next-Gen Tech and Unified Data (AI).Proficient in setting strategic direction and managing operations, I leverage commercial expertise and technical proficiencies gained from working within reputable brands: Unilink, Mentor, Elevate Services, Sumerian Networks (ITRS), Upstream Systems & Persado, Microsoft (Enterprise & Partner Group), Dell Technologies, Compaq Computers (HP & DXC) Tandem Computers and HM Forces.Skilled at maximising a culture for benefits realisation at Board Level and nurturing the conditions for change with stakeholders, I translate complex issues into decision-actions, balancing risk and opportunity within: Leadership, Strategy, Technology Innovation and Operations Management.With a strategic and empathetic leadership style, I navigate the social complexities of the modern workplace, engaging, equipping and empowering people to deliver objective goals. As an advocate for emotional intelligence in leadership, I deliver meaningful and congruent outcomes (culture, efficiency, productivity), taking immense pride in growing businesses.I am a business leader adept at utilising change interventions to drive reputational CSR & ESG worth across Products, Services, Innovation, Workplace, Governance, Citizenship, Leadership and Performance Management.As demonstrated throughout my career, I am acknowledged for building teams, instilling confidence and capability in people, and driving customer satisfaction, performance improvement and shareholder return.I am eager to connect with forward-thinking professionals interested in exchanging C-suite leadership insights, advancing commercial operations, or exploring technology innovation.