Simon Corbett

Simon Corbett is the Chief Innovation Officer & Partner at Slingshot, a creative media agency in Australia.13 He is described as creative, interested, and cheeky, with a belief that a stimulated mind generates great work that makes a difference.1

Prior to his role at Slingshot, Corbett held the position of Chief Information Officer at Northumbria University, where he led Digital, Technology & Transformation Services.2 In this role, he was responsible for strategic leadership and management of the university's digital and technology services, working closely with the University Executive to shape and deliver the institution's vision and strategy.2

Before joining Northumbria University, Corbett was a Senior Manager at Accenture, a global management consulting and technology services company.2 He also ran his own privately owned software development company based in Newcastle upon Tyne and Houston, Texas prior to 2005.2

Corbett's educational background includes:

• O Levels from St Paul's Secondary School in Addlestone
• A Levels from Strodes College in Egham
• BSc (Hons) in Surveying Science (First) from Newcastle University (1991)
• PhD from Newcastle University (1994)

He also holds qualifications in PRINCE2 Practitioner and ITIL Foundation.2