Professional Background

A proven delivery expert with a strong track record of success whether in a client implementation and delivery role or in a consulting business management role. Over 25 years’ experience as a Business Analyst and Delivery Lead / Account Manager as well as fulfilling Regional Manager and Business Development roles.

Has a passion for developing clients and consulting teams to be the best they can be and inspiring the people around him, taking the tough decisions when required. A recognised business expert who analyses business processes and systems, builds compelling business cases and then implements lasting improvements across the operational value chain.

Delivers significant sustainable change and tangible bottom line results and is an accomplished leadership development professional and coach. Has spent the majority of his career working globally, including periods living and working in the Caribbean and Middle East (twice).

Education

Simon holds a BSc in accounting and financial analysis

Selected Experiences

• Area lead for safety culture transformation programme with Middle East oil and gas construction project – largest project of its kind in the world with 50,000 workers at peak. Project recognised as the country’s safest project ever and the best performing in the 100-year history of this oil and gas major.
• Account Manager for a 4-year safety HSE transformation programme with Middle East oil and gas operator. Delivered 20% improvement in LTI rate, reduced workarounds from 700 to 7 (reducing risk) and delivered a measurable culture improvement.
• Led HSE management system upgrade with Middle East governmental organisation, developing and implementing new HSE policy, operating model, management system and operating procedures.
• Account Manager for multi-year relationship with Middle East shipping company. Defined and cascaded new company vision and mission, redesigned annual business planning and performance management processes and coached senior leadership team.
• Led 9-month productivity improvement programme with Middle East chemicals construction project. Supported project to complete in 9-month period vs. original 12-month projection, generating extra $100m revenue for the client.
• Account Manager for multi-year relationship with Middle East shipping company. Defined and cascaded new company vision and mission, redesigned annual business planning and performance management processes and coached senior leadership team. • Led a team of 10 people that redesigned 9 major business processes for a Multi-national Oil & Gas producer. Responsible for agreeing this $2.25m programme.