Simon Downing

Simon Downing is an experienced executive with a strong background in leadership roles across various industries. Since August 2019, Simon has served as Chairman of Audiotonix Group and has held positions as Non Executive Director at Literacy Capital and Senior Advisor at Ardian since March 2018 and January 2022, respectively. Simon founded, served as Chief Executive, and was Chairman of Civica Group from 2000 until February 2024. Other significant roles include Senior Non Executive Director at Purplebricks Group PLC, Chairman at Datum Datacentres, and Chairman at Edenhouse Solutions Limited. Additionally, Simon has held advisory positions at OMERS Private Equity Europe Limited and AdviserPlus. Academic credentials include a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Newcastle University, awarded between 1984 and 1987.