Penny Simmonds

Penny Simmonds is a seasoned marketing and sales enablement leader with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as Group Head of Enterprise Marketing & Sales Enablement at Vodafone since 2015, Penny has been instrumental in establishing a global B2B marketing function that enhances partner value across 57 markets. Prior roles include Head of Enterprise Customer Marketing, Insights & Reporting at Vodacom, where Penny led efforts to improve customer retention and drove incremental revenue, and various influential positions at Vodafone UK focused on customer satisfaction and revenue maximization. Penny’s early career included key management roles at IACTIV Limited, First Call Group, and British Airways Air Miles, demonstrating a consistent track record of driving sales performance and business process improvements. Academic qualifications include a Master’s in Information Technology and a BA Hons in Business Studies, both from the University of Greenwich.