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“THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS BELONGS TO LEADERS WHO CAN SCALE BOTH INTELLIGENCE AND INTEGRITY " -  Simon
What they say

"Your talk was the centerpiece of the evening, and you delivered an absolutely brilliant message. The feedback we received has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Zeina Eyceoz
Executive Director, NHBSR

“Simon's presence was nothing short of transformative. His contribution helped make our 25th anniversary celebration not just a milestone, but a powerful catalyst for renewed energy and commitment.”

Juliann Edwards
Chief Development Officer, Women In Nuclear

“Simon inspired, provoked, and dared business leaders to create and communicate a sustainable future. An incredibly effective and motivating speaker, fully engaging with the audience and the message.”

Samantha Blake
Director, Australian Food & Grocery Council

"Working with Simon was an incredible experience. He is a captivating speaker and a wonderful collaborator. Glassdoor was thrilled to have Simon as our keynote speaker for Sales Kick Off this year!"

Julie Wolfe
Dir. Global Revenue Enablement, GlassDoor

"Simon was a breath of fresh air for our team, inspiring them to challenge ingrained ways of thinking in order to achieve excellence. He is a talented professional and outstanding speaker."

Scott Harrison
Founder/CEO, charity: water

"Simon delivered a powerful and provocative speech that challenged and inspired our members.”

Marc Flior
YPO Regional Chair - Australia/New Zealand

“Simon is an incredible leader and educator. His stellar performance led him as a return guest speaker for our programs. His energy, foresight and leadership is exceptional."

Christina Thirkell
Director of Strategic Programs and Initiatives, Harvard Business School Association of Boston

“Simon was engaging, insightful, and an incredible thought leader in how we can drive impact through business.”

Mel Ochoa
COO, Landmark Ventures

"Simon received great reviews from attendees from our diverse, global audience! Simon really engaged the crowd by using case studies from other financial institutions. Our attendees left with a clear message with actionable next steps.”

Kadie Erickson
Director, World Council of Credit Unions

“You were absolutely wonderful, so inspiring, empowering, and motivating. The staff was literally buzzing afterwards with excitement.”

Laurel Angelica Myers
Purpose & Impact, The Honest Company

"The CEO Summit was awesome and Simon was brilliant! He was such an absolute pleasure to work with and get to know. Our attendees were inspired and still buzzing."

Lisa Jukelevics
EO Los Angeles Chapter President

"You were our highest rated speaker to date, we all loved it.”

Jeff Smith
Learning Experience Specialist, Better By Design Conference

"Simon’s presentation, demeanor and messaging was extremely well received across the board. He is a true professional and an authentic business partner."

Jill Novelo
Chief of Staff, VSP Vision


"Simon is an incredible speaker and was a wonderful fit to inspire our Mondelez Senior Leadership team.”

Christine McGrath
SVP & Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer, Mondelez International

HOW SIMON IGNITES AN EVENT...

As one of the world's leading voices on purpose-driven leadership and technology integration, Simon inspires audiences to reimagine how business can be both profitable and principled. Drawing on decades of advising global corporations and his bestselling books We First and Lead With We, he distills complex forces such as technological disruption, cultural division, and social expectation into clear, actionable insights that help leaders lead with integrity and grow with impact.

Speaking at global gatherings from Cannes Lions and SXSW to the UN Global Compact and Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson, Simon has earned a reputation for intellectual rigor, emotional resonance, and practical clarity, moving beyond motivation to equip leaders with frameworks that translate purpose into performance and innovation into trust.

His message is clear: the future belongs to those who pair human insight with technological intelligence, and who measure success not only by the growth they achieve, but by the good they create including how to lead responsibly and profitably in the age of AI.
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Signature Keynote Topics
Leading Through Turbulence: Driving Growth Through Uncertainty
From “Sustainability Cost” to ROI Engine: Making Purpose Pay
Collective Genius: How Co-Creative Cultures Drive Innovation and Growth
Story as Stakeholder Fuel: How CMOs Ignite ROI Through Purpose Narratives
AI That Matters: Harnessing Intelligent Systems for Growth and Good
 The Era of We: Collaboration, Storytelling, and the Future of Business

MC moderator

Simon brings warmth, presence, and narrative intelligence to every event he hosts, knowing when to deepen a conversation, when to invite reflection, and when lightness helps the room breathe. Drawing on deep experience with senior leaders and global organizations, he helps ideas land and connect.

Working closely with organizers, Simon shapes the arc of the event, elevating speakers, maintaining momentum, and helping audiences make meaning in real time, creating an experience that feels thoughtful, human, and purposeful long after the stage goes dark.

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"The Harvard Business School Association of Boston and Simon engaged in a year-long collaboration and Simon delivered. Simon was an outstanding moderator, and the response has been fantastic.”

Christina Thirkell
Director of Strategic Programs, HBSAB

“Simon is an engaging, insightful MC who seamlessly weaves ideas, speakers, and themes into a coherent narrative that keeps audiences inspired and connected with his trademark warmth and intelligence.”

KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz
Founder/Chief Catalyst & Community Builder, Sustainable Brands Worldwide

“Simon knows how to captivate his audience and perfectly communicate the message and the essence of the event at hand, all that with great intelligence, wit, and a wonderful sense of humor!”

Thierry Ollivier
Founder/President, Tierra’s Angels

“Everyone walks away feeling enlightened because he effortlessly engages both the speakers and the audience. Simon is very funny and brings a crisp wit and charm to the room. It’s electric!”

Julie Van Ness
CEO, Real Leaders

"Simon is a fantastic moderator, knows when to move things along, was very well prepared and kept the attention of the room and made people laugh."

Kristin Remenschneider
Big Path Capital

"Simon did a masterful job as MC for our MO CEO Summit. He deftly combined humor and meaning, elevating the evening and making it feel magical. Very rarely do you find an individual who truly understands the audience and delivers the way Simon did."

Michael Whelchel
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Big Path Capital

Media host

Simon brings executive-caliber hosting to the media stage, whether igniting brand events, leading on-air interviews, or fronting live panels and digital broadcasts. With his trademark  intelligence, wit, and dynamic presence, he elevates any media moment into a meaningful story. 

Appreciated by corporate, event, and media planners for his unfailing professionalism, Simon applies deep strategic insight to guide conversations that matter, seamlessly navigating the interplay of business, purpose, and technology. From internal town halls to livestreamed events to product launches, he brings real-time engagement and content-ready moments that light up any platform.

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For event bookings, keynote requests, or media opportunities, connect with Simon here.