Simon entered financial services in 1997 after graduating from Southbank University with a degree in engineering product design. He is currently diploma qualified and working towards chartered status.

Simon has always advised clients face to face and worked for large companies such as HSBC and Zurich as well as small and medium sized businesses which has given him a good insight of the marketplace.

Simon is married with two children and when not working enjoys spending time with his family, going to music concerts, sporting events and playing golf. Being a former semi-professional rugby union player he takes a keen interest in anything sports related and has previously represented Great Britain in the minority sport of Australian Rules football.