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Jonathan Simnett

Pioneer · DISC type DSI
Managing Director at Hampleton Partners
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

Jonathan is a Managing Director at Hampleton Partners, specializing in technology M&A with a 40-year career in marketing and business innovation. He earned an MSc from The University of Manchester and attended Stanfords GSB. Colleagues describe him as direct, inspiring, highly networked, and a natural leader who excels at strategic thinking.

His passion for the outdoors, wildlife, and conservation developed during his youth in northern England. He is the Chair of Trustees for Heal Rewilding, a charity focused on restoring biodiversity. His personal hobbies include gardening, walking, and especially cycling to stay connected with the natural environment.

He co-hosts The Difference Engine, a popular podcast that advises tech founders and funders on disrupting business strategy through category design.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jonathan shows up

Decisive But Friendly
Friendly But Fast
Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Jonathan cares about

Technology M&A
As Managing Director at Hampleton Partners, he leads mergers and acquisitions for technology companies and frequently discusses market trends, valuations, and exit strategies.
Category Design
He co-hosts 'The Difference Engine' podcast, which is dedicated to helping founders and funders maximize growth by creating and dominating new technology categories.
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Career

Work history

5-2014
Managing Director
Hampleton Partners
10-2020
Partner
Categorical
3-2023
Strategic Partner
SO Creative Studio
11-2020
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Xenergie International
1-2003
Managing Director
Big Stick
In the press

Media appearances

Jonathan Simnett, Director at Hampleton Partners – Managed Services and Hosting Podcast. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Time to Add Culture to the M&A Due Diligence List. Featured in Hampleton Partners
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Education
1980 - 1981
MSc
The University of Manchester
Executive Education Programmes
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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