Simon Henry

Biography

Simon Henry was a Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of the Defence Audit Committee from January 2018 to April 2022.

He has over 30 years’ experience working within manufacturing, marketing and finance at Royal Dutch Shell plc, most recently as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director from 2009 to 2017.

Simon is a Non-Executive Director for both Lloyd’s Banking Group plc and Rio Tinto plc as well as an Independent Director for Petrochina Ltd.

Previous roles in government

  • Non-Executive Defence Board Member and Chair of the Defence Audit Committee