Visionary

Ilona Simpson serves as Chief Information Officer EMEA for Netskope. A seasoned CIO, she brings to the table over 20 years’ experience of initiating and leading the implementation of new business / technology strategies and operating models. During her career, she has delivered value through all phases of a business: high growth, downturns, new business integration, and divestments. She was named one of 4 women to make waves in IoT by Silicon Republic in 2016. In 2021, Constellation Research named Simpson a member of the Business Transformation 150, an elite list that recognizes the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organizations. Prior to Netskope, Simpson served as VP, CIO & Transformation Office at adidas, and Head of Cross Functional Services (CIO) for INNOGY (E.ON), where she initiated and led data-driven, service-led transformation of the technology function. Simpson has also held regional, divisional, and global CIO roles at Porsche, DHL Supply Chain and Aston Martin where she also was a member of Executive Committees. Simpson is active in a number of technology and industry advisory boards. She holds an MBA from IESE Business School and is a guest lecturer on technology and business topics. She is also an angel investor and volunteers her time to mentoring early stage technology-focused start ups.