Simon Austin

Simon Austin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales operations and business analysis. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Sales Operations for Asia Pacific and Japan at Proofpoint since June 2019, Simon oversees critical areas such as forecasting, performance, and data management. Previously held roles include Principal Analyst at Westpac, where advanced analytics were leveraged to address complex business challenges, and Senior Business Analyst at Westpac Group, focusing on business requirements and reporting for Home Ownership Services. Simon’s earlier career features impactful positions at Symantec.cloud, where a Renewals Sales Process was implemented, and MessageLabs, managing pricing strategies and performance reporting. Simon holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and possesses a strong track record in building stakeholder relationships and driving business improvement through analytics and operations management.