Having been the Managing Director and CEO of Shine Justice for the past 8 years, from February 2025, Simon has been the Managing Director with the additional responsibility of leading the firm’s international expansion from a New York base.
Simon has a standing invitation to attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Management and Nomination and Remuneration Committees but does not participate in discussions in relation to his own remuneration.
Simon is an acknowledged leader in workers’ compensation matters and is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in personal injury law. He has given evidence at numerous government inquiries, has assisted in drafting legislation and has been a regular speaker at international, national and state conferences.
Simon’s deep understanding of and contacts within the legal sector underpin Shine’s strategic positioning and long‑term vision. His experience in policy, regulation and stakeholder management contributes depth to Board decision making.
Simon has long held an interest in International Mass Torts and righting wrong throughout the world when injustice has been evident. His leadership of Shine’s international business is based on his passion.
Simon is a former National President of the Australian Lawyers’ Alliance (ALA), has chaired the ALA’s National Workers Compensation Special Interest Group and sits on the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice (AAJ).
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