Simone has 20-25 years experience in the corporate and “for-purpose” sector in sustainability, international development, public-private partnerships, global campaigns and advocacy, working for a range of international corporations, NGO’s, United Nations agencies and not-for-profits in Australia, the US and Asia Pacific.

Simone has global experience in sustainable development, cross sector collaboration, partnerships, resource mobilisation, and digital transformation with UNICEF, Save the Children, Mission Australia, The Australian Football League, and Telstra Corporation, among others.

Currently based in Sydney Australia as Chief Executive Officer of UN Women Australia, Simone is focused on driving systemic change to accelerate gender equality and achieve SDG 5.