Simon Godfrey

Simon Godfrey has a diverse work experience in the finance and consulting industry spanning several companies. Simon is currently the Head of Advisory at Privé Technologies since March 2023. Prior to that, Simon founded Value Minds Ltd in August 2022 and worked as a Consultant. In 2022, they also served as a Consultant, focusing on investments, at a Singapore Fintech Company in Wealth Management.

From 2018 to 2021, Simon was the Head of Product Advisory at EFG Bank AG. Before that, they worked at Fidelity International as the Director and Head of Product Marketing for the APAC ex-Japan region from October 2015 to September 2016. In 2013, Simon co-founded Arris Partners Limited, where they served as a Director, specializing in business consulting for the asset management industry in the Asia Pacific Region.

Simon's earlier experience includes roles at BNP Paribas Asset Management, where they were the Head of Investment Specialists for Emerging Markets from an unspecified start date to July 2013. Simon also worked at INVESTCO A.M. as the Head of Product Management for Multimanagement from September 2002 to August 2005. Additionally, Simon held roles as an Analyst/Portfolio Manager for Multimanagement at BNP Paribas Asset Management from September 1998 to August 2002, and as part of the Graduate Programme at Fleming Fund Management from September 1995 to August 1998.

Simon Godfrey's education history includes the following:

- In 2022, they completed a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School, with a focus on the Global Banking Program.

- In 2009, they obtained the CAIA Level II certification from the CAIA Association.

- From 1991 to 1995, they attended The Manchester Metropolitan University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA Hons) in Business in Europe.

- From 1987 to 1989, they studied at Ampleforth College.

- From 1978 to 1987, they attended Kings School Macclesfield.

Aside from their formal education, Simon Godfrey has obtained additional certifications, including:

- In October 2021, they completed the Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA UK.

- In January 2021, they completed the course "Value Investing (Online): Making Intelligent Investment Decisions" from Emeritus.

- In September 2020, they completed the course "Leadership: People, Teams and Organisations" from Columbia Business School.

- In July 2020, they completed the course "BLOCKCHAIN IN BUSINESS: BEYOND THE HYPE" from Emeritus.

- In September 2002, they obtained the Financial Analyst Certification from EFFAS - The European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies.

- In November 2011, they became a CAIA Charterholder through the CAIA Association.