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Expert leader in public policy and strategy development, with a focus on economically regulated sectors (including payment systems, water and energy) and on public spending, economic, public services and consumer policy. Senior experience of leading policy development in different types of organisations: - in Whitehall: inc. HM Treasury & the Ministry of Justice- in consultancy: as a founding Director of Lucerna Partners- in a Westminster think tank: Policy Exchange- in economic regulators: inc. Payment Systems Regulator & Ofwat- in the leading consumer body: Which?
Payment Systems Regulator
View- Website:
- psr.org.uk
- Employees:
- 105
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Senior Manager, Leading The Strategy TeamPayment Systems Regulator Sep 2023 - PresentDeveloped a clearer role for the PSR's Strategy Team and built the team's capacity and capability to deliver on this role. Currently leading the team as it delivers:- the mid-term review of the PSR's 5-year strategy- strategic input to development of the PSR's forward programme of work- a revamped PSR horizon-scanning function- a new centre supporting more effective international engagement- a pipeline of analyses of potential new issues for the PSR- the PSR's view of external risks- the policy lead on a range of emerging and live issues including digital wallets, potential new payment systems (such as the digital pound and the Regulated Liabilities Network), account-to-account retail payment scheme entry, stablecoins, AI and digital ID- the lead on regulatory policy, including the PSR's input and response to the Govt's National Payments Vision -
Founding DirectorLucerna Partners Jan 2013 - Aug 2023 -
Managing Policy ConsultantPayment Systems Regulator Aug 2021 - Dec 2022 -
Economic Expert Advisory Panel MemberOffice Of Rail And Road (Orr) Feb 2012 - Jan 2018 -
Policy Projects LeadWhich? Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 -
Price Review Workstreams LeadOfwat Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 -
DirectorSl Less Consulting Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
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Research Director, Energy And EnvironmentPolicy Exchange Feb 2010 - May 2012 -
Director, Market ReformOfwat Nov 2007 - Feb 2010 -
Deputy DirectorHm Treasury Mar 2005 - Nov 2007 -
Deputy Director, Fundamental Legal Aid ReviewMinistry Of Justice Jan 2004 - Mar 2005
Simon Less Education Details
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Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) -
Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Distinction -
Bachelor’S Degree - First Class
Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Less
What company does Simon Less work for?
Simon Less works for Payment Systems Regulator
What is Simon Less's role at the current company?
Simon Less's current role is Senior Manager, leading the Strategy Team at the Payment Systems Regulator | Expert leader in policy and strategy development.
What schools did Simon Less attend?
Simon Less attended University Of Cambridge, Imperial College Business School, University Of Cambridge.
Who are Simon Less's colleagues?
Simon Less's colleagues are Sam Khan, Emma Bailey, Samantha Mitchell, Carolina Campos, Melissa Gonzalez Castillo, Patrick Jeffree, Louis Myers Mcipr.
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