As Regional Director of Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), Simon is responsible for supporting customers in realising the full potential of their data and growing Confluent’s business across the region. Simon is a creative problem-solver who loves working with teams to help customers innovate, build resilience and solve business problems. Since joining Confluent in January 2023, he has worked closely with customers in the FSI, public sector, telco and retail industries to drive value and deliver positive outcomes. With nearly twenty years of experience in technology, banking, and payment industries across APAC, Simon brings deep sector experience and a diverse understanding of different markets. He is also a seasoned leader with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams in the technology space, supporting these businesses through necessary investment and growth stages. Before joining Confluent, Simon was the Head of Enterprise (Victoria) at Amazon Web Services and the Vice President of Asia Pacific role at Fraedom, a global financial technology company, where he was part of the company’s sale to Visa Inc. Simon has also spent time in business to business consulting and held several sales and corporate strategy roles at American Express.