Simon Atkinson

Simon Atkinson is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in corporate banking, currently serving as Director of Hospitality & Leisure at Barclays since January 2017. At Barclays, Simon has held multiple leadership roles, including Relationship Director for Large-Corporate and Mid-Corporate segments, and played a key role in a Structural Reform Programme. Prior to Barclays, Simon worked at Accenture as an Implementation Manager and Consultant for a brief period in 2016. Simon's career also includes significant tenure at Royal Bank of Scotland, where responsibilities included managing a large client portfolio within a regulatory remediation programme and reviewing debt transactions. Simon's earlier experience at Barclays involved senior credit management and supporting corporate clients, underscoring expertise in financial services across various sectors. Simon holds a Professional Certificate in Banking from IFS School of Finance.