Simon Taylor

Simon Taylor is a seasoned professional based in Copenhagen, with extensive experience in advising companies on ESG, sustainability, and strategic communications.

His background spans leadership roles in consultancies and corporate communications teams in Asia Pacific and Europe, covering diverse sectors such as energy, banking, technology, and politics.

Simon Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons II Div I in Political Science and Government from the University of Otago.

Currently, he serves as a Partner at Velocity Consulting and has previously founded and directed Taylor Communications consulting.

Simon has held various key positions including Strategic Customer Content Manager and Head of Communications at Danske Commodities, and has also been the Director and Co-founder of Taylor Group Limited.

His experience includes Acting Head of Communications for Asia Pacific, Europe & America at ANZ, as well as Senior Manager Media Relations at ANZ.

Simon Taylor has held managerial roles at prominent organizations like Text 100, Baldwin Boyle Group, and MDK Consultants (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

His career includes roles such as National Communications Manager and External Relations/Media Relations Manager at New Zealand Post, as well as Press Secretary for multiple government offices in New Zealand.

Additionally, he has a background as an Executive Assistant in media and a Legislative Interpretation Officer at Accident Compensation Corporation.