Simon has brought his ability to create outcomes that work for everyone to all aspects of his life. “Creating win-win deals where all parties come away satisfied is absolutely possible with the right mindset, flexibility, and creative thinking,” he says. “So, why wouldn't you?”

Not surprisingly, this philosophy has served him well in his native England, his adopted home of the US, and numerous points in between — as a certified coach, corporate trainer, sales director, and COO. He’s negotiated multi-million-dollar joint ventures in India and China, established a business in the US, and developed strategic partnerships with global clients across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Simon now resides in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, Sophie, and their teenagers, Maddy and Jasper. “My son, in particular, has always been a master of negotiation, more so now he's in his teens. Definitely a good real-world challenge!” But greater challenges beckon far beyond any dining room or boardroom — like negotiating the twists and turns of nearby trails. “I was really into BMX when I was a kid, so mountain biking seemed like a natural progression,” he says. “I currently ride a Santa Cruz 5010, which climbs like a mountain goat but is also a rocket on descents!”

A little risky? Perhaps. But like any negotiation, when he visualizes a positive outcome and knows his limits, he generally ends the day with a smile on his face.