After graduating from Oxford University, Simon joined Kleinwort Benson in 1984 and moved to work for their Tokyo office in 1986. In 1991, he joined BSI - Banca della Svizzerra Italiana, working as a First Vice President in their Tokyo and London offices. After 12 years in investment banking, he joined Cripps Harries Hall in 1996 to open the London office, becoming a Director of Cripps Portfolio (now Heartwood) on its establishment in 2001.

Simon became Chief Executive of Heartwood on 1st November 2008, having previously headed both the client and investment teams. Simon was until recently Deputy Chairman of the Board of the national charity Fairbridge, until its merger with the Prince’s Trust. He lives in London with his wife and three daughters.

020 7045 1322
simon.lough@heartwoodgroup.co.uk