Simon Lee (businessman) explained

Simon Lee
Birth Name:Simon Philip Guy Lee
Birth Date:1961 3, df=yes
Nationality:British
Alma Mater:University of Leeds
Occupation:Businessman
Years Active:1982–present
former CEO, RSA Insurance Group
Term:2011–2013
Successor:Stephen Hester
Spouse:Fiona Lee
Children:3

Simon Philip Guy Lee (born 4 March 1961) is a British business executive. He was the chief executive (CEO) of RSA Insurance Group, a British multinational general insurance company, until 13 December 2013, when he was succeeded by Stephen Hester.

Early life

Simon Lee was born on 4 March 1961. He attended Tonbridge School and the University of Leeds, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and French.

Career

Lee was chief executive of RSA Insurance Group from August 2011, and a main board director since 2007, until December 2013. He started his career with National Westminster Bank, and after 17 years rose to director of wholesale markets.[1] Lee resigned on 13 December 2013.[2]

He now pursues a plural career, as an advisor to Fairfax Financial,[3] chairman of Osirium Technologies,[4] and Hospice in the Weald.[5] In 2018, Lee became chairman of Idefigo Ltd.[6] He is a non-executive director of Brit Syndicates Ltd, Advent Underwriting Ltd and TIA Technology and is on the advisory boards of Afiniti[4] and Sherpa.

Personal life

He and his wife Fiona have three daughters, and live in Kent.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Simon P. G. Lee: Executive Profile . BusinessWeek. 24 November 2012.
  2. Web site: RSA shares close down 7% as chief Simon Lee quits over Irish woes - BBC News. bbc.co.uk. 9 September 2016.
  3. Web site: Fairfax hires former RSA chief as international adviser . The Insurance Insider . 2015-03-16 . 2016-12-10.
  4. Web site: Simon Lee – Advisor . Afiniti.com . 2016-09-13 . 2016-12-10.
  5. Web site: Yarnold has golden touch as Hospice in the Weald Sporting Dinner raises £60k. www.timeslocalnews.co.uk. 2020-02-05.
  6. Web site: IoT business receives £1m investment. Media. Insider. Insider Media Ltd. en. 2020-02-05.
  7. Web site: Car insurance in the UK is a dysfunctional market, claims RSA boss Simon Lee . The Telegraph. 3 March 2012. 23 November 2012.