Simon graduated from The City University with a Degree in Banking and International Finance. Following an early career in International Banking with HSBC, he worked at Thomas Cook for 13 years, latterly as Chief Operating Officer for its Travel Division. Simon subsequently became CEO of Opodo and later joined Hilton Worldwide in 2007, where he is now EVP Hilton Worldwide and President EMEA. He is also a Non-executive Director at Fortnum and Mason, Chairman of DM Thomas Foundation for Young People and a Trustee at the Jigsaw School, a specialist school for children on the autistic spectrum.
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