Careers Angel Profile: Simon Dowler
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| Name | Simon Dowler |
|---|---|
| Email Address | simon.dowler@misys.com |
| Industries/Sectors | Aviation; Financial Services; Legal; Managerial & Executive |
| Employer | Misys Ltd |
| Position | Group General Counsel |
| Experience | 35-40 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Law (graduated in 1987) |
| Other Qualifications | Law Society Finals |
| Internships | |
| Information | I started my career as a lawyer in one of the City law firms. Initially practising ship and aviation finance, I then moved into industry as a lawyer with BAE Systems where I got to play with real ships and aircraft. I ended up running a software joint venture for BAE before taking up a succession of senior positions with large European and US software companies such as Oracle, SAP and now Misys which is the global leading provider of software to banks and financial institutions. I now run a team of lawyers and commercial managers based all around the world. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | Don't be pigeon-holed by role profiles or other people's expectations. If you have a view, express it. If you have an idea, pursue it. If you have a doubt, listen to it - instincts are generally more reliable than you think. |