Simon Burgess

Simon Burgess has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Simon currently serves as an Enterprise Business Manager at Raspberry Pi Trading since 2021.

Previously, Simon held the role of Managing Director UK at Progress Technology Services Limited from 2018 to 2021. In this position, they specialized in Cyber Security and Data Governance technology while delivering Sales Acceleration services to Vendors and partners. Simon built a strong network of specialized security VARs, security consultancies, and broad-line VARs.

Prior to that, Simon worked at Progress Distribution UK as a Channel Director from 2017 to 2021. Simon played a crucial role in incubating and distributing disruptive IT security technology for the EMEA markets. Their responsibilities also included developing existing channel partners and acquiring new ones to ensure rapid scalability of leading-edge technology vendors in the UK market.

From 2014 to 2016, Simon held the position of Senior Partner Manager at SCC. Simon was responsible for strategic software partner relationships, aligning SCC with new subscription-based strategies, and driving marketing initiatives with key partners such as Microsoft, Veritas, Symantec, and Citrix.

Simon's earlier experience includes roles at Hewlett-Packard, where they served as a District Sales Manager for Global & Corporate Accounts, Corporate and Indirect Business, and as an Account Director from 2001 to 2013. Prior to that, they worked as a Director at Horsetalkdirect Ltd from 1999 to 2001, and as a Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager at Computacenter from 1992 to 1999, where they focused on developing key corporate customers, particularly in the City and Banking Sector.

Simon Burgess attended Sutton Valence School, where they pursued their education. However, no specific degree or field of study information is provided, and the duration of their enrollment is unknown.