Simon King London

Simon joined Hakluyt in 2014 and serves as the company’s chief operating officer. During his time with the firm, he has been based in the UK, Japan, Germany and the US.

Prior to Hakluyt, he spent 15 years in the British civil service, including as private secretary to Prime Ministers Gordon Brown and David Cameron, and as director of strategy for Theresa May when she was home secretary.

Simon is also a trustee of the London Library.