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Peach

Simon Cox is the current Chief Executive Officer at Peach, a position they have held since May 2006. Prior to joining Peach, Simon was VP of Media Management Services at [Getty Images](/org/getty-images) from August 2004 to April 2006. From May 2020 to June 2021, Simon served as the Chief Executive Officer at EyeEm, a global marketplace for premium stock photography and professional photo & video productions. Under Simon's leadership, EyeEm successfully completed a sale to New Value AG at 5x revenue.

Simon began their career in the advertising industry at Feigen Advisors LLC, where they worked for several years before being promoted to CEO of Soundmouse in August 2020. At Soundmouse, Simon grew the company's revenues 10x and built a global platform with operations in 30 countries through organic and inorganic growth, including corporate transactions in China, India, Singapore, Chile, Brazil, Spain, UK and Ireland. In May 2006, Simon took Soundmouse private and successfully sold the company to a PE firm in a secondary transaction 3x mom.

Some individuals on their team include Dan Shawcross - Director of Business Development and Client Services, Peach Media, Arlene Wilkinson - Global Support Director, and James Carpenter - President North America.

Simon Cox

Ashley Botten has over a decade of experience in global sales and revenue growth. Ashley is currently the Global Sales Director at Peach, and previously held the position of Chief Revenue Officer at Revenue Collective. Prior to that, they were the Channel Partner Director for Australia and New Zealand at [Meltwater](/org/meltwater).

Ashley is a results-driven sales leader with a proven track record of success in building and leading high-performing teams. Ashley has a deep understanding of the market and is passionate about helping their customers achieve their goals.

Ashley Botten has a degree in finance from the [London Business School](/org/london-business-school) and a degree in psychology with a focus on sports psychology from Canterbury Christ Church University. Ashley also has executive leadership programs from [Stanford University](/org/stanford) and the [University of Oxford](/org/university-of-oxford).

They are on a team with Colette Harrop - Country Manager, Ireland, Shelby Akosa - UK Managing Director, and Arlene Wilkinson - Global Support Director. Ashley Botten reports to Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer.

Ashley Botten

Angela Walsh is a business development and client services executive with over 15 years of experience in the corporate sector. Angela has held positions of increasing responsibility in [Accenture](/org/accenture), Carlisle Managed Solutions, and the Financial Services Authority. In their current role as head of business development and client services at Peach Media, they are responsible for the company's client innovation objectives, talent and capability development, and culture initiatives. Prior to their work in the corporate sector, Angela Walsh was a graduate development coordinator and recruitment coordinator.

Angela Walsh has a certificate in training and assessment from [RMIT University](/org/rmit-university), a diploma in recruitment practice from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, a certificate in English language teaching to adults from the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge), and a bachelor's degree in business with distinction from [RMIT University](/org/rmit-university). Angela is also certified as an organizational coach (level two) from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership and as a mental health first aider from Mental Health First Aid Australia.

They are on a team with Richard Smith - Chief Operating Officer, Doug Conely - Chief Product Officer, and Ashley Botten - Global Sales Director. Angela Walsh reports to Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer.

Angela Walsh

Richard Segal is the current chairman at Peach. Richard has also previously served as chairman for Direct Ferries Ltd, Racing Post, and Encore Tickets Ltd. Richard has been in the business world for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience in many different industries.

Richard Segal attended [The University of Manchester](/org/the-university-of-manchester), where they earned their BA in Economics. Richard then attended Christ's College Finchley.

Richard Segal

Jason Trout is currently the Chief Digital Officer at Peach, and they have held this position since April of 2019. Prior to joining Peach, Jason was the EMEA Managing Director at [Unruly](/org/unruly) from March of 2017 to April of 2019. In this role, Jason was responsible for maintaining long term sustainable publisher relationships across multiple markets, establishing global partnership agreements with key clients, and leading and enabling best in class territory strategy in UK, DE, NL, Nordics, MENA and global stakeholder. Jason was also the spokesperson and panelist for [Unruly](/org/unruly), and they were responsible for the [Unruly](/org/unruly) Home of the Future. From November of 2014 to February of 2017, Jason was the Managing Director at Exponential.

Jason Trout attended Wilson's Grammar School where they studied sports and exercise. Jason then went on to college to study physical education and later became a teacher.

Jason Trout reports to Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer. Some of their coworkers include Angela Walsh - Head of Business Development and Client Services, Peach Media, Richard Smith - Chief Operating Officer, and Al Hepworth - Chief Technology Officer, Peach Media.

Jason Trout

Christian Jones is the current Digital Business Development Director at Peach. Christian has over fifteen years of experience in sales, with a focus on the digital space.

Christian started their career in sales in 2005 with lastminute.com. Christian then moved to MySpace in 2007, where they were a Senior Sales Manager. In 2011, they joined [Teads](/org/teads) as a Sales Director.

In 2013, Christian joined Viant Technology as a Sales Director. Viant is a premier people-based advertising technology company, enabling marketers to plan, execute and measure their digital media investments through a cloud-based platform.

In 2016, Viant became a subsidiary of Time Inc., one of the world’s leading media companies with over 100 influential brands including People, [Sports Illustrated](/org/sports-illustrated), Fortune, and Time.

In July 2017, Christian left Viant to join Merkle | Periscopix as a Client Services Director. Christian stayed with the company until December 2018 before moving to their current role at Peach.

Christian Jones has a degree from the [University of the West of England](/org/university-of-the-west-of-england).

They are on a team with Angela Walsh - Head of Business Development and Client Services, Peach Media, James Carpenter - President North America, and Andrew Fox - Chief Design Officer & Head of Marketing. Christian Jones reports to Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer.

Christian Jones

Doug Conely is the Chief Product Officer at Peach, a company that creates software to make it easy for businesses to manage their finances. Doug has extensive experience in the technology and marketing industries, having served as the Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Exponential from 2010 to 2017. In this role, Doug was responsible for product management, insights services, creative strategy, brand marketing, solutions marketing, and publisher development teams with 80 staff in US, Europe, and India. Doug also had operational control of all technology vendor and media spend for gross margin accountability.

Prior to their role at Exponential, Doug served as the Director of Strategy for Europe at Tribal Fusion from 2009 to 2011. In this role, they were responsible for Tribal Fusion's European operations, including sales, marketing, business development, and product management. Doug has a deep understanding of the online advertising industry and has played a pivotal role in the success of both Exponential and Tribal Fusion.

Doug Conely completed their undergraduate degree at the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge) in Electronic and Information Engineering. Doug then went on to complete their MA in the same field at the same school.

Their manager is Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer. Doug Conely works with Jason Trout - Chief Digital Officer, Ross Priestley - Group Commercial Director, and Vanessa Alonso - Enterprise Account Director.

Doug Conely

Chris Jones

Ross Priestley

Shelby Akosa

Al Hepworth

Andrew Fox

James Carpenter

Vanessa Alonso

Richard Smith

Dan Shawcross is the current Director of Business Development and Client Services at Peach Media. Dan has been with the company since March 2019 and in their current role since September 2020. Prior to that, they were the Director of Client Services at Peach from March 2019 to September 2020. Dan has a wealth of experience in the media industry and is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals.

Dan Shawcross works with Richard Smith - Chief Operating Officer, Jason Trout - Chief Digital Officer, and Ashley Botten - Global Sales Director. Dan Shawcross reports to Simon Cox, Chief Executive Officer.

Dan Shawcross

Arlene Wilkinson

Colette Harrop

Ralph Alexander Hekmat

The board of directors at Peach has a long history of experience in various industries. The current chairman, for example, has experience as an executive chairman at Direct Ferries Ltd, as well as Racing Post and Encore Tickets Ltd. In addition, the board of directors also has a wide range of educational backgrounds, with members having studied economics at the University of Manchester.

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