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Simon Whitehead

@simonwhitehead

Senior pre-sales consultant turning sports science data into client value.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to leverage my pre-sales and sports-science data expertise to support strategic growth—aligning performance-technology solutions with client success, driving adoption, and delivering measurable outcomes through strong stakeholder partnership.

I’m a Senior Pre-Sales Consultant with a deep foundation in high-performance technology solutions, data analytics, and performance modelling. I drive growth through consultative product demos, complex stakeholder engagement, and translating technical science into clear business value.

At STATSports, I’m recognised as the top-performing pre-sales consultant, delivering record conversion rates and global client success. I lead technical demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and workflow integrations across hardware, software, analytics, and cloud platforms—while providing sports-science insights that support measurable ROI outcomes.

Previously, I led the academy’s physical performance strategy as Head of Sports Science (Academy) at Burnley Football Club. I designed and delivered sports science programmes using performance data, analytics, and technology platforms to inform evidence-based decisions, coach/multi-disciplinary support, and senior leadership reporting.

I partner across product, software, marketing, medical, and recruitment teams to align feedback with go-to-market strategy and drive adoption. I’m results-oriented, target-driven, and focused on delivering measurable outcomes through continuous improvement, training, and enablement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Pre-Sales Consultant

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Recognised as STATSports’ top-performing pre-sales consultant, delivering record conversion rates and driving adoption of the STATSports ecosystem across elite clubs, federations, and performance organisations. Led technical demos, proof-of-concepts, and workflow integrations across hardware, software, analytics, and cloud platforms while translating sports-science data into clear performance and

Burnley Football Club logoBC

Head of Sports Science (Academy)

Burnley Football Club

Jan 2021 - Mar 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Led the academy’s physical performance strategy by embedding data-driven systems and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve player development and organisational efficiency. Designed and delivered sports science programmes integrating performance data, analytics, and technology platforms to support evidence-based decisions and streamlined reporting across departments.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Salford logoUS

University of Salford

Master of Science in Strength & Conditioning, Strength & Conditioning

2016 - 2017

Grade: Distinction

Completed an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, graduating with a Distinction.

Manchester Metropolitan University logoMU

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Science, Sport & Exercise Science

2013 - 2016

Grade: 1st Class Honours

Earned a BSc (Hons) in Sport & Exercise Science, graduating with a 1st Class Honours.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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