Simon Rogerson

SpecialityCEO and co-founder, Octopus Group
CEO and co-founder, Octopus Group

Simon co-founded Octopus in 2000 with a focus on leading change through entrepreneurship and putting customers first. Octopus now has sizeable investment platforms in renewable energy, real estate and smaller companies, managing more than £8.3 billion. Its energy supply business is also one of the UK’s fastest growing companies, reaching 1.4 million customers in just four years. Rogerson was named City AM Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018 and EY UK Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.