Simon Phillips

Simon Phillips is an experienced IT professional with over 20 years in the industry, currently serving as Vice President of Information Technology at Al Salam Bank since June 2019, where responsibilities include managing IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, Quality, and Security functions. Prior roles include Assistant Vice President at Hilal Computers, overseeing various projects for significant clients across the Middle East, including government and commercial sectors. Simon’s previous positions include Senior Network and Operation Manager at Al Kalima IT, Network & Security Advisor at Yokogawa, and Senior Technical Consultant at Innovate IT, demonstrating a strong background in infrastructure and information security. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Theology and Mission from St John's School of Mission and a B.Sc. in Physics from Imperial College London.