Simon Lynch

Simon Lynch has been immersed in Internet-based businesses since 1997, founding successful companies, advising numerous others, and even acting as a training ground for tech giants. He brings a wealth of experience spanning product development, technology, marketing, finance, and legal functions.

One of Simon's pivotal ventures was co-founding Jobpartners in 1998, a company that provided enterprise software solutions for Human Resources and catered to esteemed clients like Xerox, Carrefour, Nike, Deutsche Post, and France Telecom. Not only was Simon instrumental in raising significant venture capital for the company, but he also played a key role in designing the software and managing the development team. Jobpartners was later acquired by Taleo for $38 million, which was subsequently purchased by Oracle for $1.9 billion.

In 2003, Simon ventured into founding Just Landed, a prominent website assisting individuals moving and residing abroad, serving as a go-to resource in the expat market with an impressive annual visitor count of over 20 million.

Throughout his career, Simon has engaged with various companies as a founder, advisor, and shareholder across diverse sectors such as online retail, marketplaces, consumer apps, language learning, and marketing consultancy. His collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs in nurturing their concepts has been a fulfilling aspect of his professional journey.

Specializing in business development, technology, and marketing, Simon excels in managing the intricate process of initiating and fostering technology-oriented enterprises. His problem-solving acumen and profound understanding of systems, application development, and app architecture are his standout attributes, enabling him to drive remarkable outcomes despite not being a hardcore hacker but possessing a competent grasp of coding and software development practices.

Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Just Landed, Simon's rich professional background encompasses roles as the Founder and Board Director at Jobpartners, as well as the Managing Director at Affinity Vision. He also gained early experience with a marketing internship at Ideal Loisirs.