Simon has operated at the intersection of economics, finance and sustainability for over two decades with extensive international experience as a leader and executive driving the development of responsible investment and sustainable finance through roles across finance, corporate and not for profit sectors. Simon's most recent role as CEO of the leading responsible investment and sustainable finance industry body across Australia and New Zealand had him overseeing the growth and development of this sector together with RIAA’s 500 member organisations that represent over US$29 trillion in assets, with the goal of aligning capital with achieving a healthy and sustainable society, environment and economy. Simon has been active across the region and internationally in responsible investment and sustainable finance initiatives, including having held roles as the inaugural chair of the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative, chair of the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, member of the National Advisory Board on Impact Investing in New Zealand and a member of the Australian Minister for the Environment's Nature Finance Council.