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SIMON DRYER
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SIMON DRYER

Service Transformation Leadership
Petaluma,CA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Digital Service TransformationDirector of Strategic AlliancesDirector of Sales Enablement

Salary Range

$175000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work from home optionFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePaid time off401k matchHealthcare benefits

Summary

Respected Professional with a proven track record at Computacenter US Inc. Driving business transformation and enhancing service delivery. Expertise in change management and strategic partnerships, enabling revenue growth and significant reduction in service sales cycle time. Committed to leveraging AI literacy and cross-functional influence to optimize processes and deliver exceptional results. Significant success with Alliance governance and ecosystem development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Director - Service Transformation (Professional Services)

Computacenter US, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2025

Led post-acquisition transformation, consolidating legacy process models and implementing Service Catalog, CPQ, and automation alongside corporate integrations (Salesforce, SAP, Fieldglass) to enhance service delivery. Reduced average Opportunity sales cycle by 75%.

  • Developed and launched US Service Catalog framework and product management standards, streamlining digital service delivery.
  • Developed Service partner operating model and supporting governance lifecycle, reducing operational costs and consolidating 500+ legacy partners by 70%.
  • Rebuilt Mexico PS shared services team, enhancing leadership decision support and fostering innovation through intelligent automation capabilities.

Director - Sales Enablement (Sales)

Computacenter US, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2025
  • Accelerated sales integration for $1B account through cloud migration and ITSM best practices.
  • Developed long-range strategic account plans for Top West Coast Customer accounts, aligning with OEM and Service Partners (Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, HP).
  • Architected solution strategy and multimillion-dollar Workplace and ITSM transformation wins, implementing SaaS and hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Delivered inaugural Customer Satisfaction program, enabling leadership to redirect sales behavior and fund organizational, messaging, and UX changes.

Vice President - Global Shared Solutions

CompuCom Systems, Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2018
  • Increased sales pipeline by 25%+ through targeted SMB portfolio focus, enhanced renewals efficiency using digital messaging, e-processes, and analytics platforms.
  • Directed strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Rebuilt pre-sales engagement model, implemented new staffing and GTM solutions, improved partner onboarding with cloud-based collaboration tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
  • Oversaw budget management and resource allocation across multiple departments.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to define organizational goals and objectives.

Alliance Manager - Global System Integrators

VMware Inc.
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • Developed partner business strategies for Tata-TCS and Atos, aligning value propositions and overseeing $10M commitments in cloud and virtualization projects.
  • Developed strategic partnerships to enhance product offerings and market reach.
  • Managed end-to-end engagements and portfolio for enterprise software and hybrid cloud solutions, enhancing Center of Excellence offerings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on project objectives and timelines.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to streamline decision-making processes.

Alliance Director & Solutioning Lead

Business Service Consulting
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and business efficiency.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and project outcomes.
  • Facilitated workshops to identify client needs and develop tailored solutions.
  • Collaborated to enhance structure on large IT RFP preparation exercises, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Managing Director - Strategic Alliances

CompuCom Systems, Inc.
10.2007 - 05.2013
  • Directed IT outsourcing solution group, generating $120M ACV revenue and establishing South American alliance network for managed services and cloud solutions.
  • Enhanced alliance management processes by leading a team of 10, improving tools and metrics.
  • Developed and sold ITIL lifecycle outsource engagements, introducing new alliances and infrastructure approaches including mobility management and knowledge management.

Client Services Director (West)

ProNet Solutions, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Led client service initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and retention strategies.
  • Led team of 15, directing West coast operations to deliver IT projects and outsourced services for 100+ community banks, enhancing cybersecurity, compliance, and digital banking solutions.
  • Developed training programs for staff to improve service quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to align client needs with service offerings.

Independent Consultant

Business Service Consulting
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Advised US and European companies on service delivery, market research, strategic alliances, and technology adoption, enhancing operational capabilities and market positioning.
  • Developed strategic solutions for client operational challenges.
  • Analyzed client data to identify improvement opportunities in processes.
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and engagement.

Founder & Managing Director

Perseus Support Services Ltd.
01.1991 - 01.2003
  • Founded business in 1991 with a targeted focus on Mid-Range Infrastructure specialization
  • Led team of 100 staff to deliver IT solutions for UK Corporate clients.
  • Established operational protocols for efficient service delivery in support functions.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to align services with client needs and market trends.
  • Developed training programs to enhance employee skills in client engagement practices.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture Science

Hadlow College
Hadlow, Kent UK

Skills

  • Business transformation
  • Change management
  • Program leadership
  • Solution design
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Commercial management
  • Market strategy
  • Customer analysis
  • Revenue growth
  • Enablement and launch
  • Process improvement
  • AI literacy
  • Partner negotiation

Certification

  • How to Build an Entrepreneurial AI Strategy, StarWeaver, 02/01/26
  • AI-900 MS Azure AI Fundamentals, EDUCBA, 02/01/26
  • Artificial Intelligence - Implications for Business, MIT Sloan School of Management, 04/01/18, 09/01/18
  • Certified Alliance Manager (CA-AM), Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, 01/01/13, 01/01/18
  • ITIL-V3 Service Management Certified, UK/USA

Skills - Areas Of Expertise

  • AI-Literacy
  • Digital Adoption and Technology Enablement
  • Business Development and Transformation
  • Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement/Instrumentation
  • Commercial Management
  • Partner Development
  • Negotiation and Solutioning
  • Cross-Functional Influence and Alignment
  • Customer Needs Analysis and Strategic Partnerships
  • Go-to-Market Build, Enablement and Launch
  • Process Optimization across Multinational Teams
  • Revenue Growth and ROI Tracking
  • Transformation and Program Leadership

Timeline

Director - Service Transformation (Professional Services)

Computacenter US, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2025

Director - Sales Enablement (Sales)

Computacenter US, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2025

Vice President - Global Shared Solutions

CompuCom Systems, Inc.
04.2016 - 11.2018

Alliance Manager - Global System Integrators

VMware Inc.
12.2013 - 03.2016

Alliance Director & Solutioning Lead

Business Service Consulting
06.2013 - 11.2013

Managing Director - Strategic Alliances

CompuCom Systems, Inc.
10.2007 - 05.2013

Client Services Director (West)

ProNet Solutions, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007

Independent Consultant

Business Service Consulting
01.2003 - 01.2006

Founder & Managing Director

Perseus Support Services Ltd.
01.1991 - 01.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Horticulture Science

Hadlow College
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