Simon Noble steps up as CEO of Cezanne HR driving future growth and innovation

HRIS provider Cezanne has announced the appointment of Simon Noble as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. 

Cezanne HR is utilised by various organisations, including The International Schools Partnership, which manages 7,000 employees across 50 schools in 15 countries.

Simon Noble joined Cezanne as Chief Commercial Officer 18 months ago, bringing over 25 years of experience in digital transformation and leadership from his roles at Oracle, SAP, and CoreHR (now Access Group). During his time at Cezanne, he has worked closely with the company's founder, Alberto Gabbai, contributing to the company’s success in the HRIS market.

Commenting on his new role, Noble said:

“It’s an honour and a privilege to be stepping up into the role of CEO. There’s clearly a sense of responsibility given the expectations of both our customers and employees, plus the fact Alberto has created an amazing legacy in Cezanne. 

"In the time I’ve been here, I’ve already seen first-hand that everyone in the business lives and breathes best practice in terms of what we do, our culture and our values. I feel there are exciting times ahead for everyone here in the company and I’m delighted to be part of that journey…and who doesn’t love a challenge?”

Noble also outlined his plans for Cezanne’s future:

 “I want to continue Alberto’s amazing legacy by helping Cezanne be the best possible version of itself; somewhere our people love to work, and that passion shines through to every aspect of our business from the products we offer, to the service we provide our clients. 

We already have the foundations for that; with a reputation for providing outstanding value, products, and services, but it’s vital those foundations are not eroded or lost as we grow.

“As Cezanne continues its evolution, the needs of our customers will continue to sit at the heart of everything we do. We operate in a demanding industry with a vibrant user community, so we want to grow the business to meet every need of our customers at every stage of their journey. 

And, thanks to our recent investments and ongoing successes, we’re brilliantly placed to continue to do exactly that in the markets we operate.”

Alberto Gabbai, founder of Cezanne, expressed his confidence in Noble’s leadership, stating:

 “My goal with the creation of Cezanne was to create the most loved HR system in the market. With Simon’s expertise, enthusiasm, and focus on the customer experience, 

“I believe we have the perfect person to help Cezanne become a true market leader. I wish him all the best success.”