Simon joined the Fund Boards Council as a Senior Adviser in January 2022 to work on Distributor oversight and Fund governance initiatives. He is a portfolio INED and has extensive UK & European Asset Management distribution leadership experience from a financial services career spanning 34 years. UK AFM board experience with expertise in Assessment of Value and Consumer Duty. Non-exec chair of national law firm’s wealth management business. Irish fund board iNED for UK-based impact ETF range. Independent non exec director for bank-owned UK and international asset management businesses . In depth knowledge of UK & European retail funds (UK & UCITS) plus listed investments (ETFs & Investment Companies) and the associated distribution landscape (Wealth Management platforms, Fintech etc).