Previously the RFL’s Senior Non-Executive Director having joined the Board in July 2014, Simon became the Chair of the RFL in October 2019. He has overseen a restructure of the Board and a refreshment of its membership.

Simon is also the Chair of SIS, a 24-7 supplier of live betting content to global operators, and is an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Lancaster Management School. He is the Chair of Camp Simcha, a charity which provides respite care for the families of children with life threatening illnesses and is a Trustee of a family philanthropic foundation.

His Executive career saw him seven years as Chief Executive of the Jewish Leadership Council. Before that, he had a 20-year career that saw him operate at the highest levels of the sports and media industries.

After a period as the senior lawyer at the Premier League, Simon’s career in sport saw him spend four years as Director of Corporate Affairs at the Football Association, followed by a role as COO of England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

He started his career as a lawyer, spending 10 years with ITV, the majority as Director of Rights and Business Affairs. Away from sport, Simon lives in London with his wife, Joanna, and is an active participant in Jewish community and charitable activity.