Simon Alterman
VP & Executive Advisor
Bio
Simon has a wealth of international experience leading global teams in senior operational, commercial, and editorial roles. He spent the first half of his career as a Reuters journalist in the US, Mexico, Chile, Spain, and Belgium, followed by a move into management as a member of the founding executive leadership team of Factiva. From there, he went on to become the SVP of Strategy for the Dow Jones B2B division. A former Outsell client, Simon has been an Outsell employee since 2012.
Expertise
- Strategy and planning
- Market and competitive intelligence
- M&A valuation and due diligence
- Content licensing and management, innovation, customer success
Education
- BA in Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, Cambridge University
- Fluent in French and Spanish… very bad in Polish
More About Simon
Bucket List
Watch test cricket in Melbourne, Australia, travel in southeast Asia, and get a bigger bucket.
Favorite Quote
“I told you I was ill.” —Gravestone of British comedian Spike Milligan
Activities Outside of Work
Bridge, theatre, opera, and summers in Polish and English lake districts
Power Breakfast
Muesli, yogurt, and blueberries
Favorite Cities
London, San Francisco, Sydney, Paris, and Kraków
Where I Grew Up
London