Simon Turner

Managing Director, Head of Africa

EMEA

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Area of expertise

  • Strategic business development
  • International expansion and market entry
  • Leadership and corporate governance
  • Business turnaround and restructuring

Responsibilities

Simon’s role involves the commercial and strategic lead over Hawksford’s African business (Mauritius and wider Africa region). He is tasked with the build-out of the Corporate, Private Client and Funds offerings in Africa, and is responsible for driving the direction of African business, including inorganic and organic growth. 

Qualifications and memberships

  • MBA, Finance – Rotterdam School of Management 

Notable achievements

  • Founded a strategic advisory firm specialising in complex business challenges, including restructuring, M&A, financing, and market expansion
  • As CEO of a private client business, he led key growth initiatives across the fiduciary and deceased estates divisions
  • Led global private equity and real estate investment projects, driving capital deployment and strategic growth
  • Built and mentored high-performing leadership teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

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