Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas FREng is the Chief Executive Officer of Paragraf, a position he has held since June 2016.1 He is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

Professional Background

Simon Thomas has extensive experience in the technology and materials science sectors:

Current Roles::

• Chief Executive Officer at Paragraf (since June 2016)
• Scientific Director at Scientific Dynamics (since January 2015)

Previous Positions::

• Scientific Engineering Manager at AIXTRON Ltd (January 2013 - January 2015)
• Senior Scientist at AIXTRON Ltd (March 2008 - May 2011)
• Senior Process Scientist at AIXTRON Ltd (March 2006 - March 2008)

Paragraf Leadership

As CEO of Paragraf, Simon Thomas is responsible for:

• Establishing and growing a cutting-edge technology company
• Managing all aspects of the business
• Working with investors, directors, and colleagues at all levels
• Delivering the strategic goals of the business

Paragraf focuses on exploiting the unique properties of two-dimensional materials, including graphene, to create devices with significantly improved performance capabilities compared to current market products.1

Expertise and Approach

Simon Thomas is known for:

• Pushing the boundaries of electronics technologies
• Carrying unique scientific discoveries from academia into commercial prospects
• Managing high-potential, cutting-edge technology companies
• Extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and materials science

His leadership at Paragraf involves translating scientific advancements from the University of Cambridge into commercial applications, highlighting his ability to bridge the gap between academic research and industry innovation.1