Passionate about helping SaaS companies and startups build and scale. 

Experienced Chief Sales Officer (CSO) / Sales Director, I lead and support successful Enterprise and SMB SaaS sales teams to constantly deliver month-over-month growth, while increasing average deal sizes and minimising deal cycles and customer acquisition costs, even in the most challenging of environments. 

I help not only the business, but the teams I work with to grow and become better every day.

My specialities include;

Compliance Tech nerd, Business development, Sales Team development, Accelerating new brands, New logo sales growth, Delivering beyond expectations, Start-ups, Corporate development, Closing Strategies, Creative brand development, Product development, Content Marketing, Social Marketing, Responsible data use, SaaS, CyberSecurity, Data Protection, Privacy, IAPP Member, Cloud Computing, Channel sales, GRC, Storage, Communications, Big Data, GDPR, PCI, ISO, Data Security, AI Governance, risk management and compliance

Simon Neal

If you are operating in Germany, big NIS2 news today 💥 

If anyone would like help, guidance or just a quick chat to see how NIS2 or the upcoming UK CSR bill potentially impacts them, let me know 🙂 

#nis2 #euprivacy #eucompliance #infosec #risk #DataGuard #compliance #cybersecurity #cyberSecurityandResilience #CSR #nis2directive

📣 News just in from Germany: The Bundestag has voted to implement NIS2

A major step for cybersecurity across the country’s essential and important industries. Below are the key takeaways you need to know.  

If your company falls within the expanded scope, you may only have a few months to become compliant, potentially as early as January 2026.

Guiding more than 4,000 customers through their compliance and security journeys, our experts can guide you on how to tackle this new timeline. 

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NIS2 law voted on in Germany

DPOrganizer

- Leading new market exploration and sales initiatives in Germany
- Transforming data privacy with a powerful SaaS solution
- Expanding market reach, identifying tailored solutions, and ensuring seamless integration of privacy management software
- Advocating for responsible data processing as a strategic advantage for businesses 
- Building strong client relationships, providing tailored privacy solutions and insights in the evolving data privacy and business development landscape

Business Development Consultant

Hollbium

- Facilitating board meetings, ensuring adherence to the agenda, efficient decision-making, and compliance with governance principles
- Overseeing the development and adherence to corporate governance policies and procedures
- Leading discussions on key strategic issues, risk management, and succession planning to ensure a strong and capable board
- Overseeing the recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of board members & new Chair of board, promoting diversity and expertise.
- Conducting regular assessments of board members and committees to optimize the effectiveness of governance structures

Interim Chairwoman

- Overseeing day-to-day operations, team management, resource allocation, and workflow optimization
- Developing and executing business plans, financial forecasts, short and long-term goals for sustainable growth
- Performing Market Analysis to create and execute Go-to-Market Strategy 
- Developing and managing key performance indicators to measure and drive operational success and financial performance
- Establishing and nurturing key partnerships, fostering relationships with investors, clients, vendors, suppliers, international distributors and stakeholders
- Driving product development and innovation, maintaining a focus on market competitiveness
- Participating in industry events, conferences, and networking functions to enhance visibility and credibility
-Leading fundraising efforts, successfully securing capital to support business development and operational needs
- Implementing cost-effective strategies to maximize resources and optimize financial performance
- Crafting and communicating value propositions, aligned with market needs and trends
- Hiring and training full-time employees and developing hiring and onboarding processes
- Navigating and mitigating challenges in the early-stage startup environment, ensuring adaptive and agile leadership

Chief Executive Officer

divnr

divnr is an AI-powered app that decodes your emotional state for present and future reflection & communication.
On the mission to realise the ambition of becoming the defacto standard platform of emotional communication - through innovative technology, great collaborations, and customer insights.

CEO & Co-Founder 

THINC Fellowship

Fellow

Pegasus Tech Ventures

Leading Pegasus Tech Ventures' International Business Team in China to help international StartUps get the right resources to drive their expansion into the Chinese market.

Head of International Innovation 

International Innovation Associate 

Antler

Stockholm Cohort 2021

Huawei

The Huawei Seeds for the Future work-study program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to travel to China for a one-month period for an immersive introduction to the Chinese language and culture.

During my time, I had the opportunity to classes on Chinese language and culture, as well as learn about Huawei’s international culture, strategy, and values. This program gave me valuable insight into a global technology leader’s business operation and the relationship between China and Germany.

Seeds for the Future Program  

Evonik

Data Specialist Intern 

Rotary International

As part of the Rotary club, I participated in an international exchange in the 11th grade and lived and studied in India for a year.

Long Term International Exchange 

I am a fast learner with a hands-on approach, I revel in the DIY spirit, always seeking innovative solutions.

Now, after founding my own startup, taking over an innovative hardware startup and consulting for multiple businesses in their journey of exploring new markets - I can truly say that I am passionate about business development. 

Thriving in collaborative environments, I've come to appreciate the transformative power of teamwork, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and intercultural communication to connect with diverse stakeholders. With an open mind, I've evolved into a motivator, a positive influence, and a driven individual who enjoys challenges.

I would love to hear from you,  don't hesitate to reach out! 🙌

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