Simon is a businessman and humanitarian. With 30 years executive experience, including 22 years as CEO/Director of large private, public and not-for-profit organisations, he understands the complexities of business and the critical importance of building a culture that unites people around a common cause.
As the head of one of Australia’s largest private companies, he was responsible for 32 operating entities, employing over 14,000 people. In 2011 Simon changed his focus from pursuing success to pursuing significance. He left corporate life and took a voluntary role with the United Nations, concentrating on reducing food security and poverty across sub-Saharan Africa. He remained in Africa without his family for 8 years.
Simon is a problem solver on a global scale. He has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to develop and lead high performing teams in overcoming seemingly impossible tasks. His leadership of a global consortium, responsible for identifying and overcoming the systemic issues causing food loss and poverty in developing countries, resulted in over a million families living significantly better lives today.
Simon now shares his knowledge and proven expertise to develop successful managers into inspiring leaders. His unique coaching approach guarantees lasting, positive changes in leadership behaviours by focusing on the intrinsic link between inspiring leadership and improved business results. 100% of Simon’s coaching fees are given to charity.
