A consultant in the Private Equity Practice, Simon partners with boards and portfolio company management teams to enhance leadership, driving value creation across the technology, media, telecommunications and services sectors.
Simon is recognized for balanced, thoughtful and candid assessments, a long-term partnership orientation and reliable follow through. His work reflects his belief that effective leaders are stewards of enterprise value, creating durable outcomes for shareholders, employees and customers alike. He is motivated by identifying and supporting leaders whose underlying values and judgment signal the potential to outperform, and by ensuring they are matched with the right context and team to realize that potential.
Best-in-class leadership discovery and development for private equity firms
- Previously a partner of a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, Simon supported the launch of the firm’s private equity practice working with large and mid-market funds on software and services investments. A UK native, he also helped launch the firm’s New York office.
- He has successfully managed the delivery of searches across a variety of C-suite roles and spent time with private equity clients in pre-deal contexts, supporting them with board and CEO introductions for sectoral analysis, thesis creation and due diligence.
- Historically, Simon’s experience extends to public markets where he served large technology and professional services firms through divisional and go-to-market leadership appointments.
Simon holds a B.A. in English & related literature from the University of York. This academic background underpins his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and nuance, which is fundamental to his effectiveness on behalf of clients.