Simon A.

Simon A. has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. Simon began their career in the British Army, where they held various command roles and completed the All Arms Commando Course. After leaving the army, Simon worked as a Regional Operations Director for RMSI Medical Solutions, managing remote site clinics in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Somalia, and Iraq. Simon also served in the UK Ministry of Defence, focusing on medical operations and planning globally. Simon then transitioned to the private sector, working for companies such as Abbott Diagnostics Division and Envac AB, where they were involved in enterprise account management and regional business development. In their most recent role at Iqarus, Simon served as a Project Leader and Military Liaison, overseeing the construction of a trauma hospital in Mali. Throughout their career, Simon has demonstrated high emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and diplomatic skills. Simon has also been involved in various consulting assignments and collaborated with global clients to source COVID-19 products and PPE packs. Overall, Simon A. has a rich and varied professional background in military, healthcare, consulting, and project management.

Simon A. has an extensive education history. Simon attended Sandbach Grammar School from 1976 to 1983. Following their secondary education, they enrolled at Loughborough University from 1983 to 1987, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 3D Design (Furniture). Simon then attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for a year from 1989 to 1990. Simon did not obtain a degree during this time.

In 2008 and 2009, Simon pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Defence Studies at King's College London.

Simon continued their education in 2010 when they took a short course in UK Resilience (Emergency & Crisis Management) Planning & Preparedness at the Emergency Planning College (The EPC).

In addition to their formal education, Simon has obtained several certifications. In 2019, they completed the courses "Sustainable Development in Humanitarian Action" from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, "Environmental Challenges: Scarcity & Conflict in the natural environment" from the University of Leeds, and "Social Media in Healthcare - Opportunity and Challenges" from Taipei Medical University. In 2022, they obtained certifications in "Global Health, Conflict & Violence" from the University of Bergen (UiB) and "PTSD in the Global Context" from the University of Glasgow. Furthermore, in 2019, they completed the course "Introduction to Strategic Doing" from Purdue University.