Simon Ridge

Simon Ridge has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Simon most recently served as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Cifas, where they managed the largest database of instances of fraudulent conduct in the UK. Prior to that, Simon held the position of Market Development Director at Clearpay, focusing on developing markets for the company.

Before these roles, Simon worked as the Strategic Alliance Director - Acquirer Solutions at CyberSource, a leading eCommerce payment management company. Simon also served as a Sales Manager - Retail & Hospitality at Fujitsu, where they assisted customers in achieving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience.

Simon has extensive experience in the payment industry, having held the position of Head of Retail Sales at Ingenico, a global payment solutions provider, and Sales Director at UPG plc, where they played a crucial role in expanding the business and developing partner relationships.

Additionally, Simon has had experience in sales management and business development roles at GB Group, Rand Worldwide, Veritas, and Parametric Technology Corporation. In these positions, they focused on driving sales, managing strategic accounts, and developing new business opportunities.

Overall, Simon Ridge has a strong background in sales and business development, with a particular emphasis on the payment industry and fraud prevention.

Simon Ridge completed their Bachelor's degree in Architectural Design from Teesside University between 1989 and 1993. Simon later pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Senior Leadership & Strategy from the University of Exeter between 2020 and 2022.