Speaker Bio

Simon has been in the role for Director Advanced Air Mobility for the EAMEA
region for Bristow Group since 2023, where he is responsible for developing
and launching AAM operations in the region to match the business’s strategic
priorities.
Prior to joining Bristow, Simon held a number of senior leadership positions in
the helicopter industry, including as the Vice President responsible for
bringing into service a helicopter fleet for VVIPs in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, as AOC Accountable Manager & Business Unit Director for a large UK
based (EASA licensed) Offshore and Search & Rescue helicopter operator,
and as Nominated Person for Flight Operations (Post-Holder).
Simon’s career started in the UK Royal Air Force where he served for 16
years as an officer, helicopter pilot, instructor and flight commander, during
which time he completed operational tours of duty in the Middle East and the
Balkans. He transitioned to commercial helicopters in 2011, flying offshore in
the UK as a Commander of large IFR all-weather helicopters, transitioning
into the Chief Pilot role before moving into senior management.
Simon is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he serves as the co-chair
of the UK eVTOL Safety Leadership Group, and represents Bristow on the UK
Future Flight Industry Group.