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Simon L

Certified supervisory board member and non-executive director (NED), SaaS& Services Industry focus

About Me

As a certified supervisory board member and non-executive director (NED), I bring an external entrepreneurial perspective and in-depth operational experience to your organization. I support management teams in making clear strategic decisions, identifying new growth opportunities, and securing sustainable business success. My focus is on expansion into new markets and regions, building and scaling software and service businesses (SaaS & services), and closing complex large enterprise deals. With a keen eye for positioning, go-to-market strategies, and growth drivers, I help companies future-proof their businesses. Whether as a sparring partner for management and shareholders, or as an active member of your supervisory board or advisory board: I support you with foresight, market knowledge, and a hands-on mentality.

Jurisdiction

Germany | Austria | Switzerland

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Member of the Executive Advisory Board
2025 - Present

Vallor.ai is an AI-powered contract management platform specifically designed for purchasing and procurement. It helps companies extract more value from their contracts by automating tedious tasks, revealing key insights, and enabling data-driven decisions. Role: Executive Advisory Board Member Focus: European market expansion, sales growth, go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, strategic positioning Headquarters: Miami, Florida, USA

Member of the Advisory Board
2025 - Present

StudentVenture is the innovative platform for up-and-coming talent. Instead of focusing solely on resumes, StudentVenture puts actual skills, projects, and individual potential in the spotlight. This gives employers a complete picture and allows them to attract talent exactly as they are. Role: Advisory Board Member Focus: Strategy, market positioning, product development, scaling, investor acquisition Headquarters: Sedlescombe, UnitedKingdom

2025 - Present

SWAPT is a Strategic Workforce and Procurement Transformation consultancy. We combine expertise in strategic management, sales, procurement, HR, and AI to help organizations accelerate digital transformation and achieve sustainable growth.

Vice President
2022 - 2025

Magnit Global (formerly PRO Unlimited) is a world-leading software and services company specializing in external workforce management. With over 30 years of experience, approximately 4,000 employees, operations in more than 120 countries, and over $25 billion in spend under management, Magnit offers an integrated SaaS and services platform that helps organizations manage cost, risk, and compliance throughout the entire lifecycle of their external workforce. The SaaS Solution is named as Market Leader in Ardent Partner`s 2024 VMS Advisor Report & Everest Group Peak Matrix Report (Leader in 2024) - Led the expansion into the DACH region for the US/Swedish SaaS and services group as the first person on the ground. - Developed and executed the go-to-market strategy, driving the full sales cycle from initial outreach to C-level deal closure. - Built out the regional structure, including team, brand, knowledge base, office setup, licensing, market positioning, marketing, presales, demos, bid management, contracts, account management, implementation, and customer success. - Established brand presence through events, software demos, webinars, podcasts, speaking engagements, and workshops.

Senior Director Business Development
2021 - 2022

AgileOne is the technology and talent management flagship of the ActOne Group, a global provider of workforce and procurement solutions operating in 33 countries, serving over 17,000 clients with a team of 2,600 employees. The company supports corporations, mid-sized businesses, and public sector organizations with services and proprietary software in areas such as staffing, external workforce management, RPO and business services including background checks and payrolling. - Responsible for building a strong network of procurement and HR leaders across Europe, including C-level executives. - Led the sales and development of complex global solutions for multinational corporations, combining service and software components. Focused on delivering competitive advantages through tailored solutions that simultaneously drive process efficiency. - Sold and implemented software and service solutions aimed at optimizing the procurement and management of external workforces. Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations, resulting in cost savings and increased transparency for HR and procurement departments across multiple countries.

Certification

Total Certifications1

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
English (British)
German