Simon Crawford-Ash

Simon Crawford-Ash is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategist with significant experience in various sectors. Currently, Simon serves as the Founder of Self Design, a company addressing the need for innovative frameworks in higher education. As a General Partner at Helix Collective, Simon advises on strategy and growth for a leading venture building studio in Sydney. Previously, Simon held the role of Director at Crawford-Ash Advisory and co-founded Stilmark Group, a telecommunications infrastructure company acquired by OMERS Infrastructure Management. Other notable positions include Associate Principal at Port Jackson Partners and Chair of the Board at Arc @ UNSW. Simon's early career includes roles at Colonial First State Global Asset Management and Finity Consulting, where key contributions included risk management and analysis. Simon holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Actuarial Science and Finance from UNSW and has completed the Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.