Simon Quinton

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

GM, EMEA at Fivetran

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Simon is a strategic leader with over 20 years of experience in the digital technology sector, having held senior roles at Salesforce and Infor. As GM of EMEA at Fivetran, he focuses on building high-performance teams and driving sustainable regional growth. He holds a Master of Science from Middlesex University.

Colleagues and direct reports consistently praise his leadership style, using words like "inspirational, " "passionate, " and "driven. " His recommendations highlight a deep commitment to developing talent and ensuring customer satisfaction.

He earned a Distinction from IBMs intensive, globally recognized 6-week Global Sales School.

Personality Overview

Generous

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

EMEA Business Growth
His current role as GM, EMEA for Fivetran and previous leadership positions at Salesforce are centered on delivering predictable and sustainable growth across the region.
High-Performance Teams
His professional summary and recommendations consistently highlight his passion and proven track record for building, developing, and transforming high-performing teams.
Modern Data Stack
He is excited about the Fivetran and dbt Labs merger, viewing it as a pivotal moment for unifying data movement and transformation for customers.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
GM, EMEA at Fivetran
3-2023 - 9-2024
Senior AVP & GM at Salesforce
2-2022 - 3-2023
Senior AVP & UKI Country Manager at Salesforce
2-2021 - 2-2022
AVP & UKI Country Manager at Salesforce
10-2019 - 1-2021
Vice President and Managing Director, UK and Ireland at Infor

Education

2016 - 2019
Master of Science (MSc) from Middlesex University
1995 - 1998
BA Dual Honors from Keele University

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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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