Simon joined TIME as Sales and Marketing Director in October 2012, having previously been at Octopus Investments for almost seven years, where he held roles from Senior Business Development Manager to Head of Strategic Partnerships. At TIME Simon heads up a team of nine field based Business Development Managers, providing nationwide coverage, and an office based team of ten located in TIME’s head office in Central London. Simon is also one of the four partners at TIME, helping to determine the business’ overall strategy and direction.

Simon has over 20 years’ experience in financial services, having worked for Teachers Assurance for 14 years, latterly as a Regional Sales Manager. Simon graduated from Portsmouth University with a BSc Degree in Computer Science.

Outside of work, Simon enjoys the diverse hobbies of gliding and dancing. He is a qualified gliding instructor and has represented the UK by competing at an international level. He claims that partner dancing helps keep him fit and regularly competes in both Modern Jive and West Coast Swing.