Simon Teare

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DISC Type : ci

Group Chief Information Officer at Zellis

Worcester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As a technology executive, Simon is the Group CIO at Zellis, focusing on innovation for employee experiences. His career highlights include leading IT during a FTSE listing at GBG and managing technology for multi-billion-pound acquisitions at AVEVA. He holds a TOGAF certification and a degree in Business & Economics.


He was a key technology leader during AVEVAs expansion to become the UKs largest listed software company, including its eventual sale.

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

M&A Tech Integration
He led corporate technology leadership during AVEVA's integration of significant, multi-billion pound acquisitions, including Scheider Software businesses and OSISoft.
Digital Transformation
This was his title as Vice President at AVEVA and is a core theme throughout his career, focusing on leveraging technology for business growth and efficiency.
Generative AI
He holds a specific certification in "Generative AI & Computer Ethics, " indicating a formal interest in the application and implications of this technology.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2026
Group Chief Information Officer at Zellis
9-2024 - 2-2026
Head Of Group IT at GBG Plc
5-2021 - 9-2024
Vice President - Information Technology at AVEVA
5-2018 - 5-2021
Vice President - Digital Transformation at AVEVA
9-2015 - 5-2018
Director Global Technology at EY

Education

2002 - 2006
Business & Economics BA hons from University

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Exp : 20 Location : Worcester, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Group Chief Information Officer at Zellis
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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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