Simon Crowther

Simon Crowther has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Simon is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Spacetalk since February 2023. Prior to this, Simon held various board and advisory roles at companies such as Swidget, LuxAerobot, MaRS, Exyn, PrecisionHawk, and Wisebuddha from January 2005 to February 2023. Simon also served as the CEO of AirMap from September 2020 to October 2021. Simon has extensive experience in the technology and innovation sector, having worked as the Managing Director and Head of International, Venture Partner, and Director of Innovation & Strategy at Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. Simon also led Nearmap as the CEO and Managing Director from August 2010 to November 2015, successfully scaling the business internationally. Simon's early career includes roles as Managing Director Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific at Swets Information Services and Managing Director at Cossette. Simon started their career as a Partner at Straight TV in 2000.

Simon Crowther has a BA (Hons) degree in Business Studies & Media from the University of Leeds. Simon also holds a Master of Business & Enterprise degree from the University of Melbourne.