Simon Freakley

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Executive Officer at AlixPartners

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Simon Freakley is the Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners, specializing in business turnaround, strategic consulting, and accelerated transformations. With over 30 years of experience, he guides large companies through complex challenges. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Birmingham and was previously the CEO of Kroll Inc.

Outside of his corporate role, Simon is deeply involved in the arts and philanthropy. He serves as Chairman for several cultural institutions, including Grange Park Opera and London Music Masters, and has held board positions with the English National Ballet and the Folger Shakespeare Library, demonstrating a strong commitment to the cultural sector.

He was named Alumnus of the Year by the University of Birmingham in 2007 for his contributions to business and industry.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Believer

Relationship Oriented

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Values-Based Leadership
He frequently emphasizes leading with values, purpose, and authenticity to navigate disruption and empower teams, believing it is essential for modern CEOs.
Navigating Disruption
A core theme of his work is guiding businesses through accelerating cycles of disruption, from geopolitical shifts to the rapid implementation of AI and automation.
Corporate Turnaround
Has over three decades of hands-on experience as a Chief Restructuring Officer, leading complex financial and operational restructurings for global companies.

Media Appearances

AlixPartners' Simon Freakley on Why Being a CEO Is Tougher Than Ever. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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The CEO Show Podcast – Simon Freakley Discusses the Critical Importance of Leadership and an Inclusive Working Environment. Featured in AlixPartners Newsroom

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Simon Freakley in Chief Executive Magazine on what CEOs can do today. Featured in Chief Executive Magazine

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Work History

1-2016
Chief Executive Officer at AlixPartners
8-2015 - 12-2015
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Leader EMEA at AlixPartners
2-2015 - 7-2015
Managing Director and Leader EMEA at AlixPartners
1-2008 - 2-2015
Chief Executive Officer at Zolfo Cooper LLP
2004 - 2008
Global CEO at Kroll

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from University of Birmingham

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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