Simon Harnett

Simon Harnett is an operations leader with extensive experience in scaling operations and launching innovative products within high-growth technology environments. Currently serving as Senior Director of Operations Engineering at Pure Storage since 2025, Simon has previously held significant roles at industry giants such as Google and Apple. Notably, at Google, Simon led Product Operations for key product lines and managed a global team of 100, steering product launches across multiple countries. Simon's academic background includes an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from The University of Auckland, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours.