TESTIMONIALS
“Simon is a serious company builder. He knows how to take a founder’s vision for their business and make it real step by step. He’s got a collaborative and thoughtful approach to leading teams and getting things done. If you want a trusted partner in scaling your business, work with Simon.”
Tim Deeson, serial exited founder & advisor to early stage start-ups
“Simon has an outstanding skill set and extensive experience in technology, business operations and management. He is easy to work with and can effectively draw on his skills and experience to help solve problems with calm authority and creativity. I highly recommend Simon to anyone looking for efficient, energetic and effective support.”
Neil Benson, serial biotech founder at Xenologiq, Quantlmed & Sevenless Therapeutics
“Simon brought a level of insight and expertise that profoundly impacted our company’s leadership strategy. His customized approach helped us outline a clear path for our company’s growth in the short and long term and establish personal goals for each founder. Simon’s strategic thinking, coupled with his ability to provoke thoughtful discussions, made the entire process not only effective but also enjoyable. We highly recommend Simon to any company looking to solidify their leadership structure and future plans.”
Matt Linder, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Strand LLC
“As our fractional Transformation Director, Simon designed and implemented several new processes that have significantly improved our operational efficiency. Notably, he introduced our new 1:1s to enhance team engagement and helped create a new ‘lead to sale’ process for our agency. Simon is a collaborative and supportive executive in whom we had trust and confidence from the start. He listens and advises, leveraging his extensive agency and consultancy experience to build trust with the team and deliver results quickly.“
Peter O’Brien, Co-founder & Creative Director, Hidden Creative
“Following a team restructure, Simon played a crucial role in navigating the complexities that can come with big change. His calm demeanour and intuitive approach made everyone at ease, which gave different personalities the opportunity to speak and feel listened to. The team went from being deflated and uncertain, to being a united, high-performing team with clearly defined roles and goals to look forward to. I highly recommend Simon to any team leader looking for direction, support and guidance across a multitude of business needs.”
Louise Ioannou, Marketing Director at National Geographic Kids Magazine
“I’d known Simon at a distance for over a decade, but only in the last year worked directly with him – and wished I’d brought him in before! He came into the senior team at my ecommerce SaaS platform with a consummate skill at collaborative improvement. He has made a big difference in team re-directing and re-energizing – and really got things done. He combines both a high emotional EQ and systemising skills, which is not so common. 100% recommended.”
Deri Jones, founder & CEO at ThinkTribe
“I have a good Venn Diagram with Simon! We are both passionate about clear governance and structure in organisations and while we both help companies to achieve that often in similar ways, we each see the problem with a slightly different lens. This makes the bit in the middle, when we collaborate, very powerful. Simon is a great collaborator and teammate; working with him is a complete pleasure. He brings a diligence, pragmatism and focus rarely seen, he matches this with an open mind to change, which means we can adapt plans at pace, often required in the fast changing world of a SME.”
Jess Gregson, Founder & CEO, Extra Brain global advisory & consulting collective
“When managers reach senior leadership positions, it’s really important that they continue to reflect and grow. Generic training courses don’t really cut it at this point, you need space to consider how your personal style can be translated into value for your organisation. Simon takes a personalised approach to coaching and mentoring, he has worked with me to unblock complex change management scenarios, design services and helped me see where I could demonstrate readiness for the next stage in my career. With Simon’s support and guidance, I was promoted to a director level position within 6 months. Simon is warm, thoughtful and a brilliant listener. Our sessions together invest in my personal growth and tie this to meaningful commercial outcomes.”
Charmagne Rayman-Bacchus-Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, Torchbox
“Simon is an amazing strategist to have in your corner—he breaks complex problems into digestible chunks that give people clarity, accountability and help teams thrive. I’ve often turned to Simon when faced with tough, frustrating challenges. Whether it’s restructuring a team, refining a business model, or navigating the transition from start up to scale up, Simon approaches everything with a level of level-headedness, integrity and empathy that’s rare. He joins dots and through his network is an incredible connector of people. If you’re a scale up business, Simon will be a trusted guide and an invaluable asset. He’s made a lasting impact on our business.”
Georgia Branch, Co-founder & CEO at We Create Popular
“With his knowledge of agencies, tech, and delivery at all levels, Simon is an excellent person to have on your bench. He has great intuition and knows when to ask the right questions to help you come to your own conclusions, and when to lean on his own extensive experience. He works to understand the challenges specific to my organisation, and helps me to see them in the context of the broader market. We’ve worked through everything from operating models to team dynamics, and his counsel has always been wise, measured and insightful. I always look forward to our time together – his impact has been felt throughout our company.”
Siobhan McKeown, Chief Operating Officer at Human Made
“Simon has a unique ability to bring the best out of the people around him. He is extremely knowledgeable, and exudes a calm and measured confidence in any situation. I have always been impressed by Simon’s ability to hold a room and bring people together, with a perfect balance of knowledge and curiosity.”
Sarah Harris, Managing Director at The Wellbeing Project
“I’ve been working with Simon as a coach and mentor for just over two years. He’s always great at bringing a different perspective, and through building trust and understanding, he’s also able to challenge me and help me with alternative approaches and viewpoints to broaden my thinking. I continue to really enjoy our sessions, and find them invaluable in bringing additional perspectives, opening my eyes to opportunities and always, always reminding me of the value and experience I have to offer.”
Louise Lai, Chief Client and Transformation Officer at TPXimpact
“Simon is an experienced business leader, who always brings a calm, measured and constructive approach, even in the toughest of moments. Simon has high emotional intelligence and is a trustworthy, loyal and hardworking member of the team, who is always willing to step up and help solve issues.”
Natalie Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Foundry4
“Simon has often been my go to person to talk to about gnarly problems in technology businesses. We’ve often brainstormed ideas around operating models and structures, and I’ve really valued Simon’s approach as a leader, which is about integrity, inclusivity, and being a servant to his colleagues. If you need help with leadership, business models, or people challenges, you’ll be in very safe hands.”
Stuart Arthur, Founder & CTO, Pivotl
“Simon’s coaching and mentorship have transformed my professional progression from Head of Delivery to VP of Operations (and beyond) in a scaling global AI start-up. Simon and I have worked in two key areas: business mentorship and career progression. He has given me the tools to navigate tricky, new business challenges and better understand and prepare myself for my future professional journey. He is an invaluable mentor and coach for any executive looking for a seasoned business leader to work with to develop your future self and to navigate business challenges from across all business areas.“
Adam Fowles, VP of Operations at OpenDialog AI
“Simon’s guidance gave me the confidence I needed to excel into my new role. His advice is practical, clear, and always reassuring. He thinks both emotionally and strategically to help navigate problems and create impactful solutions. I’m really grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him —it’s made a huge difference to the way in which I approach work!”
Hannah Terrill, Senior People Operations Manager at Human Made/Altis DX
