Grant Simpson is a results-driven leader with a strong track record in delivering strategic programmes and supporting organisational change.

A pragmatic leader of transformational change and strategic programmes, with experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), application development and ICT infrastructure businesses,  Grant's recent roles include being the COO of a SaaS portfolio management organisation and the CEO of Appserv, a Cloud Service Provider (CSP).

Grant has strong IT, delivery and financial capabilities , with portfolio and project management expertise and experience managing transition to Agile ways of working. He is also certified in FinOps and brings a deep understanding of cloud financial management, helping organisations optimise cloud costs, drive financial accountability and align cloud investment with business goals.

He finds immense satisfaction in aiding clients in achieving results that benefit their organisations and positively impact their people. His ultimate reward is contributing to clients' success and witnessing the tangible, positive changes his efforts bring about.

His experience covers:

• FinOps and cloud financial management—cost optimisation, forecasting and financial accountability in cloud environments.
• Team leadership.
• Programme and change management.
• Agile coaching and practices.
• Business strategy and governance.
• Operational excellence and business improvement.
• ICT management.

Grant holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago, has attended the Entrepreneurship Programme at MIT, Boston, and has completed the Institute of Directors of NZ Company Directors Programme.