Simon is an experienced senior health care executive with an extensive clinical and leadership background. Having practised as a surgeon in Australia, Scotland and Hong Kong, Simon has worked across public and private hospital settings including in an academic capacity.

Simon’s previous roles include being the clinical head at The Alfred Hospital, Medical Director and then Executive Director of Medical Services for Cabrini Health and the Clinical Dean / Clinical Associate Professor, coordinating teaching at The Alfred and Cabrini Health. In 2020, Simon was the Chief Medical Officer at Barwon Health, overseeing the medical workforce, the Quality and Safety Team and Pharmacy.

Currently, Simon is a member of the Safer Care Victoria Academy, contributing to Safety System Reviews, Adverse Event Review Training, and the Board Education program.

As a Medical Advisor at Geelong Day Surgery, Simon provides strategic advice and guidance to the Director of Medical Services and Medical Advisory Committee across all clinical issues to ensure delivering the triple aim of balancing quality, affordability, and access across health care, whilst maintaining a focus on patients at all times.