Dave Simmons

Dave Simmons is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the IT and business change sectors, currently serving as a Product Owner for Hire to Retire at Softcat plc since November 2015. In this role, Dave drives the hire-to-retire process, emphasizing strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership to optimize processes and enhance employee satisfaction. Previous roles at Softcat include Senior IT Transformation and Change Manager and Senior Business Change Manager, where Dave successfully grew teams, led major transformational initiatives like ERP rollouts, and established the Business Change function. Earlier career experiences at Thames Water included positions as a Process Improvement Analyst and Business Process Architect. Dave holds a degree from the University of Reading, completed in 2008.