Background
Simon specialises in executive coaching, leadership and team performance. He works alongside his clients supporting them to reflect, learn and flourish in their organisations and context.
Simon has more than 25 years’ professional experience in leadership, consulting and people management. Early in his career he was a management consultant with Willis Towers Watson. He joined the People function of UBS in 2001, where he held a number of different leadership roles for the Investment Bank and the Group, becoming a Managing Director in 2007. In 2012, Simon moved to Investec where he led the People & Organisation function for both the Wealth and Banking businesses, acting in a regulated capacity and as a member of the executive management team.
He lives on the Surrey Hampshire borders with his wife and 3 children.
Coaching Style
He invites his clients to reflect on their personal journey, their values, where they see themselves, in their role, relationships and organisation … as well as their challenges and fears for the future. Through the dialogue, Simon supports his clients to increase their self-awareness, to rediscover hidden strengths, to find their way with confidence through career transitions and to adapt to what is new or changing.
The ambition is to thrive, not just cope, and to create value within their organisations.
Special Interests
- Executive coaching
- Transitioning into leadership roles or first time executive positions
- Creating and leading high performance teams
- Leading organisational change
- Career transitions
- Balancing work life demands and stress
Training & Qualifications
- Ashridge Accredited Executive Coach and EMCC Senior Practitioner
- MSc Executive Coaching, Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School
- BA Mathematics, Lancaster University
- Certified to work with Hogan Core Personality Assessment tools: HPI, HDS, MVPI
Current Clients
Simon’s coaching clients include leaders and executives within: wealth management, banking, healthcare, publishing, entertainment, early stage Venture Capital-backed businesses and founder/entrepreneurs.
