Simon Hay

Simon Hay is a seasoned senior executive with a diverse background in Strategy, Economics, Corporate Finance/M&A, Venture Capital, and Business Development in various sectors like Banking, Energy/Utilities, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Logistics, and Government.

Over the past decade, Simon has honed his expertise in Strategy, Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand, Venture Capital, and Corporate Innovation. He has also been actively engaged in addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities associated with digital disruption, including pioneering New Zealand's first Fintech Accelerator program.

Simon Hay's educational background includes a Graduate Diploma in Economics from Victoria University of Wellington, an MA in International Relations from The Australian National University, and a Company Directors Course from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand.

Throughout his career, Simon has held key positions such as Director of Strategy Development at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Senior Manager of Strategy at Kiwibank, Investment Facilitator at Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority, Corporate Mergers and Acquisition Manager at Meridian Energy, and Senior Economist at The Treasury, among others.