Simon is a senior executive and thought leader in the aviation industry with over 25 years’ experience spanning airports, airlines, government, and technology providers. His career includes leadership roles at Heathrow Airport, Qatar Airways, Pangiam, and now as founder and CEO of Wordsworth Consulting Ltd, which advises global aviation clients on strategy, transformation, and innovation. Simon’s expertise covers strategic planning, operational transformation, aviation facilitation and security, biometrics, and programme delivery. He’s led multi-billion-pound capital programmes, shaped industry standards through IATA and ACI committees, and driven change at the intersection of policy, technology, and passenger experience.