In 2016 Simon Windsor changed career path from being a Veterinary Surgeon to an Enterprise Sales role at technology company Verizon Business – advising Verizon’s largest global manufacturing clients on their Digital Transformation strategies. Simon is a highly motivated and results-oriented leader with a passion for community engagement and corporate social responsibility.
Volunteering in the Social Enterprise space highlights the unique ways businesses can be a force for good, contributing to sustainable livelihoods and prosperous communities. Simon has a strong belief in providing opportunities for all by bridging the skills gap and is an advocate for businesses acting both responsibly and sustainably.
Simon’s dedication to inspiring and empowering others is evident through his involvement in various mentorship and leadership programs – coaching the next generation of leaders through the Verizon Pre-Leader Academy and actively mentoring recent graduates in Verizon’s Early in Career programme. Co-chairing the Sales Advisory Board at Verizon, Simon champions positive change and acts as the voice of the EMEA Sales team.
Founding both successful (and unsuccessful) businesses in his spare time, Simon is passionate about sharing his learnings and entrepreneurial skill set to empower all individuals with the belief that anybody can achieve anything. By leveraging the BITC community, he wishes to make a wider positive impact.