Simon Lee (businessman)
Simon Lee | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simon Philip Guy Lee 4 March 1961 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Title | former CEO, RSA Insurance Group |
| Term | 2011–2013 |
| Successor | Stephen Hester |
| Spouse | Fiona Lee |
| Children | 3 |
Simon Philip Guy Lee (born 4 March 1961) is a British business executive. He was the chief executive (CEO) of RSA Insurance Group, a British multinational general insurance company, until 13 December 2013, when he was succeeded by Stephen Hester.
Early life
[edit]Simon Lee was born on 4 March 1961. He attended Tonbridge School and the University of Leeds, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and French.[1]
Career
[edit]Lee was chief executive of RSA Insurance Group from August 2011, and a main board director since 2007, until December 2013. He started his career with National Westminster Bank, and after 17 years rose to director of wholesale markets.[2] Lee resigned on 13 December 2013.[3]
He now pursues a plural career, as an advisor to Fairfax Financial,[4] chairman of Osirium Technologies,[5] and Hospice in the Weald.[6] In 2018, Lee became chairman of Idefigo Ltd.[7] He is a non-executive director of Brit Syndicates Ltd, Advent Underwriting Ltd and TIA Technology and is on the advisory boards of Afiniti[5] and Sherpa.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]He and his wife Fiona have three daughters, and live in Kent.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Car insurance in the UK is a dysfunctional market, claims RSA boss Simon Lee". The Telegraph. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ "Simon P. G. Lee: Executive Profile". BusinessWeek. Retrieved 24 November 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "RSA shares close down 7% as chief Simon Lee quits over Irish woes - BBC News". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Fairfax hires former RSA chief as international adviser". The Insurance Insider. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
- ^ a b "Simon Lee – Advisor". Afiniti.com. 2016-09-13. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
- ^ "Yarnold has golden touch as Hospice in the Weald Sporting Dinner raises £60k". www.timeslocalnews.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- ^ Media, Insider. "IoT business receives £1m investment". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2020-02-05.