About us

Simon joined TXO as Group Chief Commercial Officer in early 2024 and was later appointed Group CEO in September 2024. Simon has extensive commercial leadership experience across enterprise, mid-market and private equity backed organisations. Most recently Simon was Chief Revenue Officer at ITS Technology Group and has previously held senior and board level roles at Vodafone, Verizon, ARO and as CEO of Intercity Technology in the Netherlands. Simon’s commercial vision and approach is attuned to the company’s objective of driving growth through sustainable innovation in the telecom network sector.

Prior to joining TXO, Ian held senior financial leadership roles across the transport and technology sectors, including as Group CFO at The Go-Ahead Group and NZ Bus. He has extensive experience in business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and delivering high-value exits for private equity-backed organisations. Ian is also skilled in implementing ERP systems and managing financial arrangements to support strategic growth.

Virginia Petrou was appointed Chief Marketing Officer at TXO in September 2024. With over a decade of experience in marketing leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise in developing global strategies to drive revenue and support business growth. Prior to joining TXO, Virginia held senior roles at BSO and Temenos, where she led significant initiatives in marketing operations, sales enablement, and digital transformation.

Virginia’s multicultural background and fluency in several languages, including French, Italian, and Spanish, have been key assets in her global roles. She holds an LLB Law degree from the University of Essex and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law in London. In her spare time, she volunteers as a mentor for The Girls’ Network, helping inspire young women from underserved communities.