Simon Hughes is a professional with a background in finance and a degree in Business Psychology, passionate about exploring the interconnection between people and businesses, focusing on motivation, performance, recruitment, talent management, training, and development.

With a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Psychology from Massey University, Simon Hughes emphasizes the importance of effectively managing the triple bottom line in businesses.

Simon's interest in the interplay of people and business primarily revolves around communication and expectations, believing that true communication is ensuring others understand the intended message.

Throughout his career, Simon has held various roles including People & Experience Partner at Fraedom, Employment Consultant at Employment Works - WALSHtrust, Data & Information Analyst at Heart Kids New Zealand, Assistant Relationship Manager and Branch Manager at HSBC, Business Account Manager and Sales & Services Manager at ASB Bank, demonstrating his diverse expertise across different sectors.