Simon is the co-founder of ARIE Capital Group and Group CEO of ARIE Finance. A globally experienced Investment and Business Development professional. He has completed more than 100 Corporate Finance / M&A / Advisory transactions since 2005. Lived and worked in Europe, Middle- East, Asia and Africa over the last 30 years with both Strategic and Operational positions in banking, industry, defence and logistics prior to becoming an entrepreneur, dealmaker and advisor.