Simon Burrows

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Elected Member for Bishopsgate at City of London Corporation

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Simon is a financial technology and payments specialist with a background as a Big 4 Technology Partner. He now focuses on a portfolio career in advisory and non-executive director roles, specializing in M&A due diligence and strategy for PE clients. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Nottingham.

He is deeply involved in public service as the Elected Member (Councillor) for the Bishopsgate Ward in the City of London. His activities focus on community engagement, supporting local events, and addressing constituent issues. He also dedicates time to charity work.

Simon uniquely combines high-level financial technology and M&A expertise with a hands-on role in civic leadership within the City of London.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Late Adopter

Overcautious

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

FinTech & Payments
An Ambassador for The Payments Association, he has deep expertise in value creation from FS technology and is actively engaged in discussions around regulatory changes.
M&A Strategy
As a Senior Advisor at Alpha FMC, he advises private equity clients on M&A due diligence and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector.
Bishopsgate Community
As an Elected Member for the ward, he is passionate about its constant evolution and vibrancy, frequently communicating with residents about local developments and events.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Elected Member for Bishopsgate at City of London Corporation
7-2024
Senior Advisor at Alpha FMC
7-2024
Ambassador at The Payments Association
11-2024
Non Executive Director at City Livery Club
4-2024
Director, Advisory | M&A at Semper Advisory Limited

Education

BSc Computer Science from University of Nottingham
FCA FBCS CEng CITP BFP BSc from ICAEW

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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