In 2016 Simone co-founded FMAP Limited, which advises governments around the world on efficiency and public sector reform. Simone previously worked in the UK Government, joining in 2010 as the Coalition Government’s industrial relations adviser. She was a Special Adviser to Francis Maude and helped to implement his ground-breaking efficiency reforms while also working extensively on the civil service reform agenda.
Simone trained as an accountant with PwC and has worked as a regulator of insurance companies with the Financial Services Authority.