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Simon Gray

Simon is a partner in True’s Product, Data & Technology Practice. With more than 21 years of executive search experience in the technology sector, Simon has a proven track record of hiring senior product and engineering leaders for both PE-backed ventures and large publicly listed technology providers. His global experience spans various markets, helping companies at every growth stage, from early series A startups to mature public enterprises, to secure top-tier executive talent.

Before joining True, Simon served as global head of executive talent acquisition at Celonis, a series D, PE-funded decacorn and pioneer in process mining. At Celonis, he defined and executed the company’s global executive search strategy, including successful placements of the Chief Product Officer and Chief Engineering Officer.

Simon’s passion lies in identifying leaders who leverage cutting-edge innovations in AI, machine learning, cloud computing and SaaS technologies to drive business transformation and deliver long-term value. Simon is a legal graduate (LLBH) in Business Law from London Guildhall University.

Snapshot

  • 21 years of commercial experience in global talent acquisition
  • Passionate about health, wellbeing and competitive sports
  • Core values: provider, planner and executor
  • Thrives in complex, high-paced environments

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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