Simon is a qualified accountant with over 25 years post qualification experience. After graduating, Simon commenced his career with the Dowty Group as a graduate trainee, before joining Kraft Foods as Manufacturing Operations Accountant. Simon then joined a U.S. owned Software Company, Infor. Simon undertook many Senior Leadership roles over a 10 year period, including Financial Controller, UK Plc Planning Manager, Global Product Analyst, mergers, acquisitions and investments. Simon then joined a UK Government Department for 10 years in a senior leadership role, followed by a brief spell within Bristol Community Health as Deputy Finance Director before joining GMS as Finance and Commercial Director.