Simon B.

Simon B. has over 15 years of experience in public accounting with PwC, working in the Audit practice for both PwC UK and PwC US. Simon has worked primarily with public companies in the Automotive, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, and Retail industries. Simon spent two years in PwC's SEC Services Group, assisting both US Domestic and Foreign Private issuer clients with SEC reporting requirements. Simon also spent three years based in Geneva, Switzerland, working with major multinational companies in both audit and non-audit capacities.

In 2017, Simon joined Vertiv as the Director of FP&A - Global Business Units. In this role, they supported the Global Business Units from an FP&A and broader finance perspective. Simon assisted three members of the executive team in decision-making processes and helped establish central processes for standardized reporting.

Simon joined EXPRESS in 2019 as the Director of Accounting Operations. Simon'sresponsibilities included leadership of core accounting functions such as sales audit, inventory control, and accounts payable. Simon ensured accounting accuracy and timeliness, maintained control environment, resolved issues, managed talent, and supported budget and forecast processes. Simon also served as the Director of Financial Reporting at EXPRESS, where they held responsibility for financial reporting from June 2021 to February 2022.

Simon's most recent role is as the VP Controller at Orveon Global, starting in February 2022.

Simon B. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Biology from the University of Bath, where they studied from 1998 to 2001. Prior to attending university, they attended Bishop Wordsworth from 1991 to 1998, although no degree or field of study information was provided for this period.

In terms of additional certifications, Simon B. obtained the UK Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in September 2005. Simon also obtained the ICAEW Fellowship (FCA) in August 2015 from the same institute. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification in Ohio in July 2017. No specific institution was mentioned for this certification.