Simon Hartley is an alum of successful startups and Fortune 100 companies, an expert in the business of cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum in hardening critical infrastructure (defense, transport, telco, energy, finance etc.). He joined IBM in 2024 to drive safety, security, and reliability in the US connected vehicles practice. He is also a startup advisor, published author, and public speaker.
- Experienced in startup and Fortune 100 enterprise software management, sales, and marketing
- Skilled at scaling emerging technology, products, and IP in early and highly regulated markets
- Top 25 thought leader and influencer in the business of cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum
Simon began his career in nuclear software engineering in Europe before taking executive roles at HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini in the US. Past end customers include large commercial and government organizations. He is a US citizen and CISSP security professional based in the Washington DC metro area. He holds a BSc in Physics from the University of Manchester, England, MS in Law & Cybersecurity and MBA degrees from the University of Maryland. He is continuing education in Purdue’s Doctor of Technology (DTech) Program.
Public speaker
Published author
“I have been captivated by innovation since first setting eyes on a computer. I love adding value to businesses with technology, communication, and teamwork. My strengths are problem solving, analysis, and constant learning in the highly dynamic markets around emerging technologies."
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Industry certifications
Member of InfraGard - a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector for the protection of US Critical Infrastructure.
Aspirational family shield
My goal is to make the world a better place, to add value to people, organizations, and society. These aspirations are symbolized in the generic Hartley family shield— a red cross, gold five-leaf plants, and black martlets.There are 1,000s of distantly related Hartleys across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.