Simon Bailey joined ISP in 2020. He has 30 years’ experience in executive search and has led the Financial Officers Practice of major search firms, including Whitehead Mann (now Korn Ferry) and leading boutique firms.

Simon specialises in Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and senior finance leadership appointments, including Finance Directors, VPs of Finance, Controllers, Heads of Audit, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and M&A. He works with major organisations, public companies, private equity and privately owned businesses both domestically and internationally, spanning all sectors.

Concurrently, he applies his experience in serving as an executive coach. In this capacity, he seeks to support CFOs and Senior Finance Leaders in their career development, guiding them as they advance within their current organisations or as they seek and assess new opportunities externally.

Simon is an Economics graduate from London University and is a qualified executive coach. He is a keen sailor, qualified ski instructor and enjoys spending time with family and friends.