We are excited to welcome Simon to Markaaz as our newest advisor. His extensive leadership experience across multiple sectors, including his role as Chairman and Senior Partner of KPMG UK, and his expertise in scaling, exit planning, and governance make him an invaluable addition to our team. With over 30 years of experience leading and advising businesses globally, Simon’s knowledge and insights will help guide Markaaz as we continue to innovate and grow. His commitment to inclusion, responsibility in business, and driving change aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through technology.
Simon currently holds key positions, including:
- Chair of The Kubrick Group
- Chair of Decoded
- Chair of GALLOS Technologies
- Advisory Board Chair of Quantexa
- Advisory Board Member of Signal-AI
- Senior Adviser to BNP Paribas
- Lead NED at the Royal Air Force
- Advisory Board Member at Lakestar Capital
- Principal at Gold Collins Associates
He also contributes through his pro-bono work as:
- Chair of the University of Manchester Global Leadership Board
- Chair of the Cancer Research UK Catalyst Club Board
- NED at 25 X 25 Ltd
We look forward to benefiting from Simon’s strategic expertise, particularly in the AI/ML space, as we enhance our offerings and support the global business community.
About Markaaz:
Markaaz is the global business identity platform enabling banks, fintechs, and other institutions to verify and onboard more businesses with greater confidence and efficiency, accelerating access to vital services. Powered by Markaaz Directory of over half a billion global business records, it offers comprehensive coverage and validates millions of potential customers across more than 200 countries. Markaaz empowers businesses to deepen their understanding and make data-driven decisions by enriching business data with 196 attributes—such as firmographics, financial health, and compliance. The company’s proprietary matching algorithms deliver the best business match rates in the industry, resulting in more customers, higher revenue, and lower risk.
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