our global presence
24 offices, across 4 continents and 12 countries, our technology and services are underpinned by an outstanding global team of over 2000 people.
Simon Webster
Chief Executive Officer
Simon joined CPA Global in 2000, and was appointed to the Executive Board in 2003. He has a deep knowledge of the business, its customers and markets and the Intellectual Property industry. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in October 2015 having previously served as Chief Business Development Officer and Chief Operations Officer. Before joining CPA Global, Simon worked in the UK financial services sector, successfully leading business change programmes, delivering technology transformations and supporting M&A transactions.
Ben Gujral
Chief Financial Officer
Ben brings more than 12 years’ experience as a CFO of private equity-backed and listed companies, and a strong track record of managing growth businesses. Previously, Ben was CFO of Oaktree Capital-backed Harkand Group, and CFO at Mood Media, during which time the Company increased revenues from US$150m to $550m, completed a successful IPO in London and raised over $1bn in debt financing in both US and European markets. Ben was previously CFO at Transcom and DCS.
Melanie Fitzpatrick
Chief People & Marketing Officer
Mel leads the People and Marketing teams, overseeing the company’s brand and multi-channel marketing strategy as well as the company’s culture and experience initiatives, advancing CPA Global’s continued focus on diversity and inclusion.
Gordon Samson
Chief Operating Officer
Gordon is responsible for ensuring that operational delivery and efficiency is maximised across the company. He also oversees the delivery of seamless customer experiences within the organisation. Gordon brings years of senior management and operational experience from a variety of international businesses including, most recently, international marketing services company Williams Lea.
Patrick Simpson
Chief Commercial Officer
Patrick has responsibility for the Commercial function, driving commercial strategy and pricing execution. Since Patrick joined us in 2009, he has worked across all regions in a number of roles in Sales, Deal Management and Operations. Prior to his current role, Patrick worked in the Corporate Development team where he was involved in projects including the acquisition of Innography.
Toni Nijm
Chief Product & Strategy Officer
Toni is responsible for our product and services portfolio. A qualified patent attorney, Toni drives the Company’s strategy to deliver greater connectivity and integration of its software and services. Previously, Toni co-founded and was CEO for Ipendo, the Sweden-based IP management software and service provider that CPA Global acquired in 2011.
Phil Fearnley
Chief Technology Officer
Phil oversees the development and delivery of new products as well as the operational software and technology that will drive both organisational growth and manage the business. With a primary responsibility to create an exceptional user experience across our entire software portfolio, Phil has a focus on research and development, turning emerging technologies into breakthrough products that will drive our strategy. A digital strategist, Phil has 15 years blue chip technical and business consulting experience.
Mark Best
Corporate Development Director
Mark is responsible for corporate development and has recently led our acquisitions of Innography, Landon IP, Patrafee and IP Forecaster.. Prior to joining us in 2013, Mark led strategy consulting engagements for multinational clients at McKinsey & Co. He previously worked within The Carlyle Group’s European private equity investment team and in J.P. Morgan Cazenove’s corporate finance division.
Val Cartwright
Company Group Secretary
