Simon McKenzie (Mac)

Chief Executive Officer, Bridge Institute

London Area, United Kingdom

About

I am the Chief Executive Officer of the Bridge Institute. In this role, I bring together senior leaders of government, business and civil society together to solve pressing societal challenges of our time. In our programmes: - We redefine leadership: we redefine the leadership that is really required in today’s world and uplift leaders to become these leaders. - We create unlikely allies: to solve today’s challenges requires everyone to come together, for the long haul. - We reimagine the future: to solve the challenges of today requires fresh thinking and new ways of looking at them. - We deliver impact: With dogged determination and tenacity, we roll up our sleeves up and deliver the visions and blueprints. I am a passionate and dedicated sportsman and mountaineer. I am passionate about the role of sport and leadership in society. I have also been a mountain guide for Raleigh International. I graduated from Oxford University with a Masters in Engineering, Economics and Management. I am trained and qualified in Neuro Linguistic Programming, the Leadership Development Framework, Transactional Analysis, Myers Briggs, Design Thinking and Systems Thinking.

Experience

  • Bridge Institute (12 yrs 10 mos)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      The purpose of the Bridge Institute is to bring the leaders of government, business and civil society together to solve the pressing societal challenges of our time, as set out by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    • Director
      Sep 2013 - Dec 2021 · 8 yrs 4 mos

      The purpose of the Bridge Institute is to bring the leaders of government, business and civil society together to solve the pressing societal challenges of our time, as set out by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Bridge Partnership (15 yrs)
    • Managing Director Asia-Pacific
      Sep 2016 - Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for P&L and strategy of the Asia-Pacific organisation. Board director for the Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and Bridge holding companies.

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Two key areas of focus: (1) responsible for the P&L, business planning and execution of the strategy of BRIDGE and (2) supporting leaders and organisations in areas of leadership and strategy with a particular emphasis on purpose-led organisations, ethics, safety and education.

    • Managing Director - Asia Pacific
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs

      Responsible for the running and building of the leadership practice across Asia, including P&L management, brand development, government and commercial relationships and applied research.

  • Operations Director at Reuters
    Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 · 1 yr

    Member of the senior leadership team for one of Reuter's global functions; responsibilities included facilitation and oversight of the division's strategy, capability development and communications.

  • Manager and Academy Director at Capgemini
    Oct 1998 - Dec 2005 · 7 yrs 3 mos

    Management consultant, working with clients on both strategy development and tranformation programmes. Designed and facilitated capability development programmes at Capgemini's global academy in Paris.

  • Supply Chain Manager at PepsiCo
    Sep 1996 - Sep 1998 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Manager of the supply chain operations for one of PepsiCo's operations; responsibilities included supplier management, forecasting, food and non-food logistics and reporting.