Simon Laing

Simon Laing is an experienced entrepreneur and rural startup advisor currently supporting the Rural Design Centre, where the focus is on assisting new entrepreneurs in Northumberland and rural Gateshead. As the founder of Northern Latitude, Simon is involved in designing captivating visitor experiences for tourism businesses and destinations, with ongoing projects like revitalizing the River Tyne in collaboration with the Newcastle Business Improvement District. Previously, Simon founded CBK Adventures, which grew significantly to attract over 10,000 clients annually and won multiple awards in the tourism sector. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Ulster University and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from Newcastle University.