Simon Anderson

Simon Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Mission Cloud Services, a leading provider of cloud managed services and consulting. He established Mission in 2017 with the goal of accelerating enterprise cloud transformations through a suite of agile services. Under his leadership, Mission has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and has become a Premier Tier Services Partner, enabling clients to leverage advanced cloud technologies to enhance their competitive edge.12

Career Highlights

• Entrepreneurial Recognition: In 2022, Anderson was awarded the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year for the Greater Los Angeles region due to his impactful leadership and the remarkable growth of Mission, which saw its team expand from 19 to 213 members and revenue increase by 3380% between 2017 and 2021.23
• Innovative Services: He has overseen the launch of several new practices at Mission, including Data, Analytics, and Machine Learning (DAML), as well as enhancements to their Software Application Development capabilities.23
• Previous Experience: Before founding Mission, Anderson held various significant roles, including co-founding Akanda and serving as a director at the OpenStack Foundation, where he contributed to the growth of open-source cloud computing.4

Vision for Mission

Anderson emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the role of talented individuals in driving success. He aims to continue expanding Mission's offerings while ensuring an exceptional customer experience as businesses increasingly seek cloud solutions for transformation.23