Simon joined BE Group in 2018 having worked nationally, regionally and locally in economic development for 15 years, including a period in an Artificial Intelligence start-up and running his own company. Prior to this he worked for a decade in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in technical and commercial roles in the UK and internationally. As Group Services Director, Simon leads the Group’s technology, R&D and innovation strategy and activities. Simon is a Trustee of a multi-academy trust and on the governing body of a couple of local schools.