Simon Robinson

Simon Robinson has led transformation and modernisation programs for some of the world’s most recognised enterprises, including HSBC, Diageo, Vodafone, SABMiller, BAT, and LexisNexis. His experience spans C-suite advisory, CIO and CTO consulting, and strategic leadership across sectors from fintech and retail to telecom and enterprise software.

Career highlights include:

Senior Director of Technology, HSBC — Directed global agile and digital transformation initiatives across 40+ markets, embedding DevSecOps, Cloud modernisation, and engineering excellence for 20,000+ employees and 3,000+ senior leaders, Led Quantum and AI programmes.

Global Head of DevOps Adoption, HSBC — Pioneered enterprise-wide rollout of CloudBees, transforming delivery velocity and resilience for 50,000+ engineers.

Interim CTO and CIO Advisor for major private equity and corporate clients, guiding post-deal technology integration, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity modernisation.

Executive Agile Coach and Board Consultant with LexisNexis, Avanade, and McKinsey, advising leadership teams on digital maturity, AI integration, and high-performance engineering cultures.

Delivered enterprise transformation programs for leading global brands, including Google, Vodafone, Diageo, and SABMiller, unifying technology and commercial strategy at scale.

Simon’s expertise sits at the nexus of technology leadership, digital strategy, and organisational transformation.