Self-described as a recovering executive, Simon has over 40 years’ experience in the Domestic and International Energy Industry. Educated as an Earth Scientist, his industry career culminated in being the CEO and Director on both public and private boards for many years. The move to Bowen allows him, after a career that denied time for little else, to enjoy classical and avant-garde literature, music, opera, and theatre. In addition to modest endeavours in the realms of creative writing and painting, he is also an avid sailor.