Speakers

Over four decades’ experience founding, investing in, raising capital for and growing businesses across a wide range of industry sectors and geographies.

Current focus on two core areas: scalable sustainable solutions to meet market needs; financial systems, products and solutions -traditional, digital and emerging.

Known for his pioneering approach and innovative structures, Simon has worked in both developed and emerging markets since the 1980s, including over two decades in China, with a recent focus on the Americas, Caribbean, Middle and Central Asia, and Africa.

Active on stock markets globally since 1990, and in the sustainability sector since the 1980’s. Regular speaker at events worldwide on sustainability, geopolitics, investment and Emerging Markets.

Previously with HSBC (structured finance), BDO Corporate Finance (London, Germany, Switzerland), and several specialist funds and investment banks. UK Qualified Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent) PwC London. Graduated in Law. Oxford University.