About
CPA GLOBAL

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 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.

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 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 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 is responsible for our innovation and disruptive platforms. 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.

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.

Gordon has enjoyed a 20-year career in operational, commercial and general management roles in B2B, within the manufacturing and service industries. After earning an engineering degree at Cambridge, he began his career in high-speed, continuous manufacture, learning the principles of kaizen and man management.  He joined a £500m building products conglomerate in a corporate development role after an Insead MBA, and went on to acquire, integrate and run businesses for them in the UK and Asia.  He’ll play any sport with equal enthusiasm - especially golf - and also plays occasionally in panto (to very small crowds).

Yifeng is Managing Director of our Asia Pacific region. Bringing more than 24 years’ of management experience, Yifeng has held various strategic business leadership positions in the professional services and information technology industries. Prior to joining CPA Global, Yifeng took senior leadership positions in a number of technology service companies, and has acted as the Managing Director of Legal and Tax & Accounting in Thomson Reuters China.