Quint Simon

Quint Simon is a government relations professional currently serving as the Head of Public Policy for Asia-Pacific & Japan at Amazon Web Services (AWS).1 In this role, which she has held since October 2020, she leads a team of policy professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.1 Their main focus is on creating a policy environment that enables governments and businesses to innovate and transform through the use of cloud computing services.1

Career Progression

Prior to her current position, Quint Simon held the following roles:

• Head of Public Policy for Southeast Asia at AWS (May 2017 - October 2020)1
• Associate Director at APCO Worldwide in Abu Dhabi (September 2015 - July 2016)1
• Intern at the European Parliament in Brussels (May 2009 - August 2009)1

Education

Quint Simon has a strong educational background:

• MBA from INSEAD (2016 - 2017)1
• Bachelor of Science in International Politics from Georgetown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude1
• Chinese Politics and Diplomacy studies at Renmin University of China (2011 - 2012)1

Skills and Achievements

• Language Proficiency: Native English speaker with professional working proficiency in Mandarin, and varying levels of proficiency in Spanish, French, and Italian1
• Research: Awarded the John Hume Fellowship in 2011 for original research on Sino-American cooperation in cyberspace1
• Expertise: Deep knowledge of technology policy in key Asia-Pacific markets, including cloud, internet, and cybersecurity policy1

Quint Simon's career demonstrates a strong focus on technology policy and government relations, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, which has culminated in her current leadership role at AWS.