Simon was appointed Chief Compliance Officer in August 2021.

This appointment follows 30 years of experience in the gaming industry beginning with various management positions in Gala Bingo retail before moving to the Group Risk function in 2000.  In the following 20 years Simon had led compliance and regulatory teams in the areas of bingo, casino and betting in both retail and digital environments for brands including Gala Bingo, Gala Casino, Ladbrokes and Coral. 

Within the Buzz Group, Simon is responsible for leading the Risk and Compliance team which includes the functions of Risk, Audit, Health & Safety, Compliance, Data Protection, Information Security, AML and Responsible Gambling. 

Simon has a degree in Economics and Politics from Greenwich University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from Nottingham University.