Open GI’s Leadership Team

Simon joined Open GI in July 2019 and has overall responsibility for setting the business strategy and liaising with our investors. Simon, who has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services and software industries, joined us from Iress where he was UK CEO and previously CEO of private equity backed Avelo. Prior to this, Simon held a number of senior leadership roles across sales, marketing and operations with Aviva.

Bernie joined Open GI in 2016 and is responsible for the strategic direction of Open GI’s group HR Services. With an HR career spanning over 20 years across public and private organisations, Bernie has gained a wealth of experience in talent management, employee engagement, complex employee relations issues, HR technology, and mergers and acquisitions.

Ben joined Open GI in late May 2021 and is responsible for leading Open GI’s product transformation strategy and product development. Ben recently held the role as Vice President – Product at SaaS software firm, Edge by Ascential. Prior, he was Chief Product Officer at WSGN, and held leadership roles with S&P Global Platts, and London-based fintech, Trayport.

Charlie joined Open GI in late 2016 and is responsible for the businesses’ strategic financial direction. Charlie brings a wealth of financial and commercial experience assembled during a decade in M&A in the City, then subsequently, a dozen years as Chief Financial Officer of Hamptons, Alliance Medical and Hospedia.

Paul joined Open GI in mid-May 2020, bringing with him more than 20 years of IT, technology and customer success leadership experience. Most recently he served as Executive General Manager at Iress UK. Prior to that, Paul held senior sales appointments at global IT firms such as Avelo, Harvey Nash, iPipeline and CGI.

Neil joined Open GI in March 2023, and is responsible for helping to nurture existing customer relationships, drive new business growth and marketing activities. Neil brings more than 20 years’ experience across the fintech, data and insurance sectors, most recently as Head of Sector – UK FinTech for TransUnion. Prior to that he held senior appointments at Consumer Intelligence.

Michele joined Open GI in 2010 and has held a number of senior customer support, service and sales roles in the business. With wealth of general insurance experience, Michele is responsible for the Open GI’s customer functions including customer services, business support and product underwriting. Prior to Open GI, Michele held a number of senior appointments working with a range of UK Insurance brands.