Keynote Speaker | Business Strategist | Technologist
With three decades of experience spanning business, psychology, and elite sport, Simon brings a unique, people-first lens to technology innovation. He is a speaker, author and consultant who has worked with many organisations over his career to create real change. He doesn’t just talk about transformation, he ignites it.
Simon's keynotes are immersive experiences that challenge conventional thinking, spark collaboration, and equip leaders with the mindset and tools to drive real change.
In a world obsessed with tech, he reminds organisations that it’s culture, not code, that powers progress.
Simon is a transformational keynote speaker who helps organisations unlock the real power behind digital transformation: their people. In a world racing to keep up with exponential technological change, Simon brings clarity, insight, and practical inspiration—showing audiences why true transformation fails without mindset and culture at its core.
With over 30 years of experience spanning business leadership, psychology, elite sport, and technology, Simon offers a rare cross-disciplinary perspective. His background as a CFO, psychologist, and performance coach gives him a unique edge: the ability to connect strategic change with human behaviour—and deliver it with the energy and clarity that moves audiences to act.
Simon’s keynotes are more than talks—they’re immersive experiences. Drawing on real-world stories from boardrooms to locker rooms, he equips organisations to overcome resistance, break down silos, and build the culture needed to make change stick. Whether he's sharing performance strategies from elite sport or lessons learned scaling businesses, Simon challenges assumptions and delivers “aha” moments that resonate long after the applause.
Known for making complex ideas relatable, Simon’s work helps businesses avoid the common traps of digital transformation. His simple, high-impact strategies drawn from coaching psychology and team dynamics demonstrate how small shifts in thinking can lead to lasting results.
Simon has partnered with organisations of all sizes—from startups to multinationals—to build innovation mindsets, align teams, and accelerate progress. Whether through keynotes, executive strategy sessions, or interactive workshops, he helps leaders create environments where change isn’t feared—it’s fuelled.
If you want to unlock real impact from digital, you have to start by transforming how people think—not just how they work.
We live in a world obsessed with digital. New platforms. New tools. New tech.
But here’s the truth: technology doesn’t transform businesses—people do.
If you want to drive innovation, don’t just upgrade your tools—upgrade your people.
Technology evolves fast — people don’t.
While new tools and systems emerge daily, the real challenge lies in shifting mindsets, not software.
Acquisition is just the beginning.
What happens next is what defines success.
In a world where growth through M&A is the strategy of choice, too many deals fall short of their promise.
Why? Because true value isn’t created at the signing table, it’s forged in the months and years that follow.
"Simon is a talented consultant and speaker. Not only is he a great communicator in person and on the page, but he’s someone who really can think differently and challenge common perceptions. He asks new questions. That analytical approach and foresight is key to being a true thought leader. Simon is brilliant to work with." – Claire W., Comms Professional
"Simon is always being asked back to speak at conferences due to his choice of speaker topics, the large pull of audiences and high engagement in Q&A sessions." – Nadia N., Strategy & Operations VP
To enquire about availability or to book Simon for your next event, please email simonr@warwick-westbourne.com