Simon Frei

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DISC Type : CS

Managing Partner / CEO at FS Partners – A Valtus Company

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Overview

Simon Frei is the Managing Partner and CEO of FS Partners, now a Valtus Company. He founded the firm in 2009 after an international career as a CFO, which included five years in China. He specializes in financial interim management and is also a senior lecturer in Fintech and Blockchain at HWZ Zurich.

Outside of his professional life, Simon is a family man with three sons and is described as a winter sports enthusiast and summer lover. He is actively involved in his local community by supporting the youth sports club Floorball Thurgau, where his sons play.

He transitioned from a corporate CFO track to becoming an entrepreneur, single-handedly building his firm for its first decade.

Personality Overview

Sometimes Friendly

Objective Thinker

Self-Disciplined

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Integration
Following the recent acquisition by Valtus Group, his key focus is on integrating his Swiss firm and expanding services across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
Fintech & Blockchain
He is deeply engaged in this field, not only as a consultant but also as a Senior Lecturer shaping future talent at the HWZ University of Applied Sciences.
Entrepreneurial Growth
He founded FS Partners as a solo venture and grew it into a leading boutique firm, giving him firsthand experience with the challenges of scaling a business.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2009
Managing Partner / CEO at FS Partners – A Valtus Company
1-2019
Gründer und Organisator at FS Digital Executive Forum
6-2021
Leiter Sponsoring at Floorball Thurgau
8-2020
Member Of The Board Of Advisors at CAT Growth AG
8-2020
Senior Lecturer Fintech & Blockchain Economy at HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich

Education

1999 - 2000
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Rochester - Simon Business School
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich

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Exp : 16 Location : Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job Level : Leadership Designation : Managing Partner / CEO at FS Partners – A Valtus Company
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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of 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 do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Simon

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