Simon is the EY EMEIA Sustainability Technology Leader. This covers the entire corporate IT architecture including the data landscape, specialist reporting technology, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, artificial intelligence and wider innovation and start-up solutions.
Simon leads teams of multidisciplinary and experienced technology professionals, using their proficiency to drive operating model and process change in client organizations to achieve their sustainability objectives.
Prior to joining the EY organizations, Simon was a partner and co-founder of a people and technology consultancy. He has also worked for large governmental and private sector organizations at senior levels in supply chain, technology and HR roles.
Simon holds an MA in Human Resource Management from Newcastle University and a BA (hons) in Economic and Social History from Liverpool University.
How Simon is building a better working world
Simon believes technology has the power to include and open opportunities for all. He has brought this to life through helping establish the EY Foundation Smart Futures Tech and Green Tech Programs with industry CEOs. The programs provide mentoring, training and work experience opportunities for young people aged 15-21, helping them gain access and insight into the technology and sustainability technology sectors.