Simon is an innovative thinker and leader with twenty years of experience in both the corporate and consulting environments. He currently consults to multinationals, SME’s and start-up businesses in Europe, US and SE Asia on developing high-growth strategy using cutting edge techniques such as ‘Value Innovation’ and ‘Blue Ocean Strategy’, and has worked with over 250 senior executives and managers.

Prior to this, Simon had a seven year career with a US$7.2 billion direct sales / consumer goods group. As a Director and European Executive Committee Member, he successfully led and managed the US$350m region which included 15 countries across Europe. He has a solid track record of increasing revenue, profits and market penetration and strong ability to provide total enterprise solutions with excellent problem-solving, analysis and leadership skills.

Simon obtained a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree from University of South Africa (UNISA) and has an MBA from Stellenbosch University, South Africa's leading business school. He has participated at several global strategy management training programs, including Thunderbird University and has completed the Blue Ocean Strategy Course Certification, held by the Blue Ocean Strategy Initiative Centre (BOS-IC).