Simon has over 30 years of experience as a research analyst and investment manager. Following a career in stockbroking, Simon joined Gartmore Fund Managers in 1994, initially working on the UK Smaller Companies team. In 2000 he became a Senior Investment Manager on Gartmore’s UK Equities team. In 2001 he established, managed and co-managed a series of funds including the Gartmore UK Focus Fund, the Alphagen Avior Hedge Fund and the Alphagen Octanis Hedge Fund, before becoming head of UK Equities. From 2009 to 2012, Simon worked at Premier Asset Management where he managed UK unit trusts. Simon joined Vermeer Partners in 2019 and brings a wealth of experience in stock selection, asset allocation, fund management, and regulatory and compliance issues. In 2025, he became joint CEO & CIO. Simon chairs the partnership's Executive and Operations Committees, and serves on the board of Vermeer Investment Management Limited and Vermeer Financial Planning Limited.