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 • Co-led go-to-market alongside the CEO and Mastercard.• Supporting operations growth and execution alongside COO• Public speaking at multiple fintech and sustainability events.• Set up a world-first eco-savings product for corporates and individualsBest Green Finance Initiative - Winner - Paytech 2022Authentic ESG - Finalist - Fintech Finance Awards 2022Best ESG Initiative In Payments - Finalist - Pay360 2022Rising Star - Finalist - Regional National Startup Awards 2022Best Consumer Cards Initiative - Finalist - Paytech 2022Best Industry Newcomer - Finalist - Card and Payment Awards 2023Best Achievement in Sustainability - Won - Card and Payment Awards 2023

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 identifying opportunities that formed the foundation of Koto’s unique value proposition.Grew the business to over 60 people across the UK, EU and Eastern Europe.• 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• Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources• Co-ordinated and oversaw and managed the business finances including the balance sheet, P&L, cashflow and monthly receivables and payables.• Supported company funding, including seeking investment, pitching potential investors and partnership opportunities.• Led go-to-market• Approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as an Executive Director and held SMF responsibility for Finance, Operations and HR.

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 technology-driven services, including establishing a Neo-banking proposition in the UK and crypto-oriented businesses in Europe. Provide property management and UHNWIs households across multiple jurisdictions.• 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.• I managed personal affairs, coordinated travel and property, and oversaw staff in various locations.• Managed sensitive information; given the private nature and the high profile of the family, I handled all matters with confidentiality and discretion• Crisis management, consistently ensured that the family's interests were protected.

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 employment, that has to date placed over 800,000 young and disadvantaged people in over 500 companies.

Post-Graduate Llb, Law

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

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