Simon Rey

Simon REY is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in talent management, organizational development, and strategic leadership within the financial sector. Currently serving as the Group Head of Talent, Learning and Organizational Development at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated since January 2014, Simon oversees the HR Center of Excellence with a global mandate to enhance talent acquisition and development across 35 African countries. Previous roles include managing the Group Corporate University, acting as Chief Operating Officer for the Ecobank Foundation, and significant contributions to leadership and management development initiatives. Additional experience includes serving as Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Center for Creative Leadership and being a Senior Project Manager at USB Executive Development Ltd. Simon holds multiple advanced degrees from esteemed institutions, including Saïd Business School, HEC Paris, and Stanford University, focusing on organizational leadership and innovation. Currently, Simon is an Advisory Council Member for the Harvard Business Review.