Simon Harris Email & Phone Number

London, GB

London, England, GB

Recruited by the founders of Rensair, a Hoxton Ventures Series A PropTech, to lead global partnerships and expansion of the business.

London, GB

• Handpicked by the founders of ekko to lead the global growth of the business
• Responsible for all sales and partnerships, securing alongside the founding team a contractually committed £5m pipeline of new business within 7 months, covering SME and Enterprise 360 sales cycles.
• Leading B2B and B2B2C go-to-market, growth and customer engagement
• Set up all systems and processes related to sales and partnerships
• Co-leading investment in ekko with the CEO, resulting in two separate successful raises.
• Member of the executive committee and the Board of Directors

Koto, England, GB

• Recruited by the founders of Monobank as the first employee to support the set up of a mobile-only financial services business in the UK, including conducting market feasibility studies, competitive analysis and.
• Oversaw the launch of the business, resulting in two industry firsts with Koto being the first e-money platform to offer consumer credit and launching with both Google Pay and Apple Pay from day one.
• Developed and submitted the 5-year business plan and other key documentation to the Financial Conduct Authority to support Koto’s application as a FCA approved consumer credit provider. Acted as liason to the FCA.
• Coordinated and executed the day-to-day operations of the business,
• . Monitored and managed performance of Customer service and anti-fraud and financial crime teams.
• Managed relationships with multiple partners/vendors

• Continued to service Private UHNW Family office from the previous role. Set up the company serving international clients from across the world, including the UK, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and the USA. Offer bespoke.
• Identified commercial opportunities and led negotiations of new business.
• Monitored market trends and opportunities to seize entry to potential new business and maximise existing opportunities.

• Served as a key advisor to the family members and the management team, ensuring that the family's personal, financial and business objectives were met.
• Reported directly to the Principal
• Provided personal, executive and management services across a range of industries, including property, technology and finance.
• Organised schedules and coordinated activities within UHNWIs networks and property holdings.
• Staff oversight, internal and external communications
• Travel to multiple locations around the world on a monthly basis.

South Africa, ZA

• Played a role in the early stage set up of Harambee as a non-profit youth employment accelerator; including a partnership between large corporate entities and the Development Bank of South Africa to place youth in.

Post-Graduate Llb, Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History And English

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