As a Chief Operating Officer of an ASX listed Precious Metal/Battery Minerals exploring company, Simon's responsibilities include compliance with relevant laws such as the Corporations Act and Corporations Regulations, promoting and improving the company’s business to achieve its corporate objectives, and executing professional judgement by acting on own responsibilities and initiatives.Using the previous intensive experience as a Chairman of Investment Committee and lead overseeing significant fund allocations to emerging gold explorers and producers, contributed his skills for significant operational interaction with a variety of stakeholders, including geologists, drilling contractors and mining engineers, providing him with an excellent grounding in the key dynamics that drive a successful resources project from exploration through to production.

Editor and publisher of financial commentary website AURUM ECHO.Aurum Echo delivers a collection of snippets and notes and its aim is to share anecdotes of a macro-economic nature in a world where mainstream financial press has completely lost its way due to its complicity in following the broken rhetoric of Central Bank whisperers and Wall Street types.Simon worked as a Senior Financial and Investment adviser in the Australian Financial Services Industry for more than 20 years. Simon was a major shareholder, Director, Adviser and Chief Investment Officer of Licensee, Aurum Planning Pty Ltd, until the company was sold in 2018.

As a Chief Executive Officer of an ASX listed Precious Metal exploring company, Simon’s responsibilities include compliance with relevant laws such as the Corporations Act and Corporations Regulations, promoting and improving the company’s business to achieve its corporate objectives, and executing professional judgement by acting on own responsibilities and initiatives.Using the previous intensive experience as a Chairman of Investment Committee and lead overseeing significant fund allocations to emerging gold explorers and producers, contributed his skills for significant operational interaction with a variety of stakeholders, including geologists, drilling contractors and mining engineers, providing him with an excellent grounding in the key dynamics that drive a successful resources project from exploration through to production.

Senior Adviser within boutique firm in South Perth, operating under purchased AFSL (see below). Working closely with clients to understand their needs, objectives & aspirations and advising them as to strategies to achieve their goals. • Investment advice and research, including direct equities trading• Working within legislative & technical frameworks • Funds management • SMSF advice • Product / platform research• Market commentary for sophisticated investors

Established own AFSL and operated Financial Advisory/Planning company, acting as director, RO and Senior Adviser. Provided strategic advice to clients with a focus on Investment Advice, Asset Allocation and ongoing Asset Management• Senior Investment Adviser under Independent AFSL• Chairman of Investment Committee, Including Risk and Research into ASX listed investments, including Gold/Base metal Miners and Explorers• Product / platform and investment research for best facilitation of Advice and Investment process • Compliance officer • Established and managed Risk committee• Senior management duties, including procurement and budget coordination• Investigated market trends and developed investment strategies, with particular focus on Precious Metals markets• Senior Adviser, providing Risk, Investment and Funds Management adviceOngoing investment management included direct engagement with company management, including operational updates and various stakeholder engagement.

Director and Senior Adviser, operating under independent Corporate AFSL, Associated Planners. Provided financial advice to clients, with focus on Risk and Investment management.• Member of Investment Committee• Research reporting, Asset Allocation and execution though various broking and fund management platforms.Ongoing investment management included direct engagement with company management, including operational updates and various stakeholder engagement.

Providing financial advice to clients, with focus on direct equities trading and funds management.• Managing client portfolios• Implementing advice strategies whilst building client relationships

Managing client advice strategies, with a focus on Risk management and Superannuation

Grow international sales opportunities for Japanese commodities company • Develop and implement international marketing strategy