Simon Wake

Simon Wake is a highly accomplished professional with a career spanning over brand management, media, and consumer behavior. Wake is presently serving as the CEO of Ipsos, Australia, and New Zealand, a world-renowned research firm that provides invaluable insights to clients for informed decision-making. Wake's impact on organisations has been massive, as he champions organisational leadership, financial outcomes, and culture change. His remarkable portfolio includes a master's degree in International Studies, International Relations, Foreign Policy, and a BA(Hons) in Government and Economics. Wake's career trajectory started with ANOP Research Services, where he served as a Project Manager and then progressed to become the Director of Precis at Millward Brown. Before Ipsos, he had the privilege of working with the Financial Review Group, where he was crowned the Group Marketing Director and Market Research Manager. Wake's career accomplishments are a testament to his immense leadership skills, which he hones from his extensive education from the University of Sydney and AGSM @ UNSW Business School.