Simon has 30 years experience in the fuels and lubricants industry, starting his career as a Graduate Chemist within R&D, designing, and manufacturing innovative products for use as lubricants in applications such as wind turbine gear oils, hydraulic fluids and compressors. After hanging up his lab-coat, Simon has held subsequent global marketing, sales and technical roles, joining Crown Oil in 2019, where he looks after the HVO business.