As leader of the EY Grants & Relief Funding Management team at Ernst & Young LLP, Simon helps partners get the most out of every funding dollar by setting clear goals, measuring progress, and minimizing waste and fraud, so that grants reach those who need them most - and have a positive impact on people’s lives.
He is a tireless collaborator and a believer in balanced, well-defined commercial relationships that benefit all parties and achieve favorable outcomes, leading the organization’s Managed Services Commercial and Negotiation teams in the EMEIA region.
Simon has built an enviable track record in partnerships and outsourcing, having led the EY Outsourcing Advisory Services group in the UK, where he assisted clients in driving more effective, long-term, strategic services relationships. Before joining EY Global, he was a delivery executive for a global outsourcer.
Simon holds an MBA from the University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Manufacturing and Management from UWE Bristol.
How Simon is building a better working world
“When I wake up in the morning, I get excited about the power of grants to make a difference - but also frustrated that this isn’t always the case. Which is why I’m using my deep commercial and operational experience to help client partners maximize the impact of grant funding, narrowing the gap between intent and impact, and changing lives for the better. I believe the best partnerships are founded on common values and goals, and with my pragmatic, hands-on approach, I strive to create collaborative relationships that achieve positive, measurable results.”
