Simon has been leading the Technical Development at BAR Technologies since co-founding it in 2017. A 1999 graduate in Ship Science from the University of Southampton, he spent over 15 years leading race yacht design for major competitions like the America's Cup, Volvo Ocean Race and Grand Prix Race Yacht. As the former Head of Design and Engineering for Ben Ainslie Racing (BAR), he played a key role in the 2017 America's Cup in Bermuda. Simon is known for his visionary leadership and engineering expertise, significantly contributing to BAR's technical advancements and product development.