Meet the Speaker:

Simon Freakley

Executive Chairman and Former CEO, Alix Partners

Simon Freakley is Executive Chairman of AlixPartners having been CEO for a decade. Simon leads large companies through the complexities of accelerated business transformation. With more than 30 years of hands on leadership experience, Simon supports large corporate clients in executing their value creation strategies. Ìý

Previously, Simon was CEO of global risk consultancy Kroll Inc., overseeing 65 offices in 33 countries.  Ìý

In addition to his corporate leadership, Simon is deeply engaged in the arts and education. He is Chairman of Grange Park Opera, having been chairman of Music Masters, Dulwich Picture Gallery and the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. He also serves on the boards of the John Jay College Foundation and the Royal Opera House Endowment Fund and was formerly a trustee of the Folger Shakespeare Library and the English National Ballet. Ìý