Simon trained as a research scientist before moving into law, spending 11 years at Freshfields and then at Smiths Group plc, where he was General Counsel for the APAC region. He joined JM in 2019 as Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel of Clean Air before being appointed to the role of General Counsel and Company Secretary in June 2023.

Simon’s in-depth knowledge of corporate law and legal risk, along with his experience of the chemicals and technology sectors, means he is well placed to advise JM on key issues relating to legal matters, corporate governance and compliance.