Profile
Simon is a dynamic and results-orientated delivery director with over twenty-five years Financial Services experience within blue-chips. Predominately within the IT/Operations spheres, Simon can demonstrate an impeccable delivery record across disparate functions, geographies and sectors. Decisive, innovative and a powerful communicator, Simon is a versatile and quick-up the learning curve individual, committed to driving and delivering optimum ROI in both strategic and tactical scenarios.
Professional Background
Simon began his career with British Petroleum in the Oil Exploration Industry. After a move back to the UK from a role in Dubai he moved into the Financial Services sector for Capital One specializing in Program/Portfolio Management. Further roles in FS with First Data and latterly Barclays at Director-level saw him accountable for $100M yearly portfolio delivery responsibility.
Education
Simon earned a degree in Geography from the University of Nottingham, and he holds certifications for PMP, PRINCE II, Scum Master & MSP Advanced Practitioner.
Furthermore
An inveterate traveler, Simon has now chalked off more than 50 plus countries; including trips to Everest Base Camp, the Amazon (several times), climbing Mount Kinabalu in Borneo and the Chernobyl Nuclear Facility.