Simon Lee (businessman)
Simon Philip Guy Lee | |
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| Born | March 4, 1961 |
| Occupation | Corporate leader |
| Known for | CEO of RSA Insurance Group (2011–2013) |
Simon Philip Guy Lee (born 4 March 1961) is a prominent British corporate leader. He held the position of CEO at RSA Insurance Group, a global general insurance firm, from August 2011 until December 2013, when Stephen Hester took over the role.
Early life
Lee was born on 4 March 1961 and completed his education at Tonbridge School. He later obtained a bachelor's degree in English and French from the University of Leeds.
Career
In 2007, Lee joined the main board of RSA Insurance Group and served as its CEO between 2011 and 2013. His professional journey began at National Westminster Bank, where he spent 17 years advancing to become director of wholesale markets. Lee stepped down from his leadership role at RSA in December 2013 due to difficulties associated with the company’s Irish business segment.
Following his departure, Lee has engaged in a diverse range of roles, including advisory work for Fairfax Financial, chairmanship at Osirium Technologies, and involvement with Hospice in the Weald. In 2018, he assumed the chairmanship of Idefigo Ltd. Additionally, he holds non-executive director positions at Brit Syndicates Ltd, Advent Underwriting Ltd, and TIA Technology, while also participating on the advisory boards of Afiniti and Sherpa.
Personal life
Lee lives in Kent with his wife Fiona; together, they have three daughters.