Simon Black is a transformative leader with decades of experience driving exponential growth in payments and fintech. As CEO, Board member or advisor, he works with high potential businesses and their private equity investors, shaping strategy to drive long-term value creation.
As CEO of SagePay and then PPRO, Simon led both companies to become market-defining leaders, excelling in strategy, branding, M&A, cultural change, and fundraising.
From 2015 to 2023 at PPRO, he transformed a German start-up into a global cornerstone in the payments ecosystem, scaling revenues to €100 million, growing from 50 to 500 people, and forging partnerships with Stripe, PayPal, and JP Morgan. Previously, Simon spent a decade at Sage Group, leading Sage Pay’s 10x revenue growth. He also held impactful roles at FutureBrand, Gemini Consulting, and founded SaaS pioneer n-circle.
Simon is a key industry figure, founding the Foresight network (launching Q2 2025) and speaking globally on media platforms including the BBC and at events such as Money 20/20.