Simon Bladon

Simon Bladon is an experienced professional currently serving as a Board Member at UK Finance since May 2024 and as VP of Global Entity Management and CEO of PayPal UK since January 2024. Simon's previous roles at Barclays included Managing Director positions where responsibilities encompassed Customer & Digital operations, Risk, Governance, Control, and Strategic Transformation Programs. Notable achievements include leading customer operations, overseeing data privacy initiatives, and spearheading the Barclays Brexit License Application. Simon's background also includes a non-executive director role at Aqua Air Ltd, contributing to the company’s strategic response during COVID-19, and extensive legal experience gained during tenures at Barclays Investment Bank and Linklaters. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nottingham and a Legal Practice Course from Nottingham Law School.