Simon Agar

Simon Agar has had a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of business development and marketing. Simon started their career as a Marketing Manager at Hopkins Solicitors LLP in 2005 and then moved on to Norton Rose Group, where they held various roles, including Business Development Manager for the Transport Industry Group and Marketing Manager for the Middle East. In 2010, they joined Jones Day as a Business Development Manager, responsible for building the firm's India and Southeast Asia practices. In 2012, they joined Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP as a Business Development Manager for Global Markets. Currently, Simon is working at Slaughter and May, where they have been serving as the BD lead for North America, Asia-Pac, Technology and Life Sciences since October 2021. Simon previously held the position of Senior Business Development Manager - International Team.

Simon Agar attended Newcastle University from 2001 to 2004, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Economics. Simon then went on to study at CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing from 2005 to 2006, earning a Professional Diploma in Marketing.