Simon is Head of International Trade at techUK engaging with government and business to support tech companies’ growth internationally and enhance international engagement with the UK's burgeoning tech industry.

Before joining techUK, Simon was Senior Advisor for Trade and Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Israel, London. His experience includes consulting with leading business in Israel and the UK and with all levels of the public sector. Simon worked extensively with the UK government on the creation of policy that facilitated international trade.

Simon holds a BA in International Studies with Political Science from the University of Birmingham and an MBA from the University of Oxford.