Simon Anderson

Simon Anderson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development and partnership management across various industries. Currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at Ministry of Awesome, Simon focuses on enterprise sales to secure funding for over 500 startup founders in Aotearoa, building relationships with major financial firms such as NZX, ASX, and Nasdaq. As a co-founder of Gastronomy Australia Pty Ltd, one of Australia's leading corporate outsourcing organizations, Simon contributed significantly to its growth and transformation into a charity that feeds over 1 million people annually. Previously, Simon held leadership roles at ChristchurchNZ, where efforts led to the development of key infrastructure projects and recognition of Christchurch as a rapidly growing startup ecosystem. Simon's involvement with regional skills initiatives and mentoring programs further underscores a commitment to fostering entrepreneurial growth and industry development.