A 25 year veteran in private equity markets, Simon has been investing and advising in the SME space since 1987. A long-time corporate financier with Deloitte, BDO, then with his own corporate finance vehicle, Simon has raised and invested more than £1 billion into trading businesses across a very broad range of sectors. He is also a seasoned MD, NED and Chairman who provides strategic analysis and advice to management teams across the business mix. 

With unrivalled experience in his field, Simon also brings energy and honesty with him to the Catalyst Centre, a facility he describes as “a natural first step towards the funding ladder.”

“Catalyst is very good initiative that helps prevent early stage businesses from getting bogged down with admin” he says. “Through its mentoring programme Catalyst helps fledgling enterprises to understand the importance of cashflow, investment, sales and marketing.”