Simon is the Managing Director of Strike Oil Ltd and has over thirty years experience in the Australian and international petroleum and resources industries.

Simon worked for WMC Limited (WMC) from 1974 where he held various positions in WMC´s nickel, coal and petroleum businesses including a period as Exploration Manager of WMC´s Carnarvon Basin interests. From 1987 to 1991, Simon was responsible for establishing WMC´s USA petroleum subsidiary, Greenhill Petroleum Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President in Houston (Texas).

In 1991 Simon returned with WMC to Australia and was Manager, International New Business-Petroleum Division, when he left the comp-any in 1996.

In 1997 Simon co-founded Strike Oil with responsibilities including strategy development, capital raising and general corporate manage-ment.

Simon has been actively involved with Hybrid Energy Australia’s development and operational activities.