Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Simon Scientist is a seasoned sustainability and risk advisory professional, currently serving as the Director and Partner for Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Deloitte's Risk Advisory practice. With a strong background in capital project delivery, infrastructure advisory, and environmental consulting, he brings a wealth of expertise in helping organizations navigate complex sustainability challenges and optimize their ESG performance.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director and Partner for Sustainability & ESG at Deloitte, Simon provides strategic guidance and innovative solutions to clients across various industries, empowering them to integrate sustainability principles into their core business operations. He leads cross-functional teams in developing comprehensive ESG frameworks, driving climate risk mitigation strategies, and implementing sustainable practices to enhance organizational resilience and long-term value creation.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Simon held several senior positions within the risk advisory and environmental consulting sectors. As a Partner at ERM, he led the Capital Project Delivery practice, advising clients on complex infrastructure projects and ensuring optimal sustainability and risk management outcomes. Earlier in his career, Simon served as the Principal and Global Risk Lead for the Infrastructure Advisory practice at Aurecon, where he spearheaded the development of innovative risk management strategies for large-scale infrastructure initiatives. He has also held roles as a Senior Risk Consultant and an Associate Risk Consultant at Aurecon, as well as a Principal Environmental Practitioner at Ninham Shand.
Academic Background
Simon holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Environmental Management from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, where he graduated with distinction. His academic focus on sustainable resource management and environmental impact assessment has been instrumental in shaping his professional expertise.
Areas of Expertise
- Sustainability and ESG strategy development
- Climate risk assessment and mitigation
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Stakeholder engagement and sustainability reporting
- Integrated risk management for capital projects
- Infrastructure advisory and project delivery
- Environmental impact assessment and management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Simon has contributed significantly to the advancement of sustainability and risk management practices in various industries. He has led the successful delivery of numerous high-profile infrastructure projects, ensuring that sustainability principles are at the forefront of project design and implementation. Simon's thought leadership and industry contributions have been recognized through multiple awards and speaking engagements at prominent sustainability and risk management conferences.
Conclusion
With his deep understanding of sustainability, risk, and project management, Simon Scientist is poised to drive transformative change within the organizations he serves. As the Director and Partner for Sustainability & ESG at Deloitte, he continues to push the boundaries of sustainable business practices, empowering clients to navigate the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance challenges.
