Simon brings over twenty years of experience leading high‑performing teams in the British Army, where he has specialised in building supportive cultures, strengthening safeguarding, and guiding people through uncertainty with calm, values‑driven leadership. He was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry while on operations in the Middle East.

Throughout his career, Simon has been responsible for the welfare and development of teams ranging from small specialist groups to organisations of more than 750 people, often in challenging and fast‑moving environments. He has led change programmes that improved training, resilience, and access to support, and is known for creating curious, learning cultures where people feel able to speak up early and ask for help.

Alongside his trustee work, Simon continues to serve as a commanding officer, leading staff across multiple locations and overseeing training, safeguarding, and pastoral care for young adults from diverse backgrounds. Inspection reports, including OFSTED, have highlighted the strong culture of safety, professionalism, and support that Simon and his team have built.

Simon holds an MBA and an MSc in Innovation from King’s College London, where his studies focused on designing environments that encourage psychological safety, problem‑solving, and innovation. He is particularly interested in how data, digital tools, and compassionate leadership can be combined to improve outcomes for individuals and communities — a perspective he brings to The Mental Health Community.