Simon Hawkins

Simon Hawkins has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. Most recently, they served as the Group Finance Director at Christie Group since September 2017. Prior to that, they held the same position at Christie + Co from October 2005. Before joining Christie + Co, Simon worked as the Group Head of Finance at Texon International from 2000 to 2005. Simon's earlier experience includes serving as the Financial Controller at Rugby Cement from 1998 to 2000, where they also worked as an Integration Project Manager. Simon started their career at KPMG, where they worked as an Audit Manager from 1992 to 1998.

Simon Hawkins has a diverse education history. Simon began their academic journey in 1982 at Ruffwood, where they studied without obtaining a degree or field of study. Later on, from 1990 to 1994, they attended Loughborough University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Financial Management, specializing in accounting and finance. After completing their undergraduate degree, they joined KMPG from 1992 to 1998 and acquired the ACA qualification (Associate Chartered Accountant) in Accounting and Related Services. Additionally, they obtained the ACA certification from ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), although the specific month or year of completion is not provided.