Simon is Founder of Kerridge Research Consulting and honorary staff at the University of Kent, with over 30 years’ experience as an RMA and has a passion for the profession. He is a past chair of the UK association of research managers and administrators (ARMA), serves on the board of the European association (EARMA), and has previously held committee positions for NCURA. Simon has led the various RAAAP projects and was given the 2022 Innovation Award from CARA the Canadian Association of Research Administrators for his leadership on RAAAP.  He is managing editor for JoRMA the Journal of Research Management and Administration, holds a professional doctorate in electronic research administration, and has taught on the Johns Hopkins’ masters in research administration. He is also co-chair of the NISO Standing Committee for CRediT the contributor role taxonomy for journal article authorship, was an author of the Metric Tide report, and is co-editor of the book – The Emerald handbook of Research Management and Administration around the World.