Simon is the EY Global Intelligent Automation Alliances Leader and the EY Global Alliance Leader for a number of EY’s major global alliances, including UiPath. Simon also co-leads the EY EMEIA Intelligent Automation Consulting practice.
Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of cross-service-line professionals and technology professionals, Simon leads on large-scale business transformation projects, powered by technology, which rapidly transform the operations of the clients, ensuring that they are ready for the future. Prior to this at EY he led consulting businesses in the UK focusing on business and people transformation.
Previous to the EY organization, Simon was a partner and co-founder of a people consultancy and has also worked for a large governmental organization as the HR Director. He started his consulting career in technology with a leading global player.
He holds an MA in HRM 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 that technology has the power to include and open up opportunities for all. He has brought that to life in his worth through establishing the EY Foundation Smart Futures Tech Program with tech industry CEOs. This provides opportunities for mentoring, training and work experience for young people aged 15-21 to gain access to all areas of the tech sector.