Simon Lee | |
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| Born | Simon Philip Guy Lee 4 March 1961 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Title | former CEO, RSA Insurance Group |
| Term | 2011–2013 |
| Successor | Stephen Hester |
| Spouse | Fiona Lee |
| Children | 3 |
Simon Philip Guy Lee (born 4 March 1961) is a British business executive. He was the chief executive (CEO) of RSA Insurance Group, a British multinational general insurance company, until 13 December 2013, when he was succeeded by Stephen Hester.
Simon Lee was born on 4 March 1961. He attended Tonbridge School and the University of Leeds, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and French. [1]
Lee was chief executive of RSA Insurance Group from August 2011, and a main board director since 2007, until December 2013. He started his career with National Westminster Bank, and after 17 years rose to director of wholesale markets. [2] Lee resigned on 13 December 2013. [3]
He now pursues a plural career, as an advisor to Fairfax Financial, [4] chairman of Osirium Technologies, [5] and Hospice in the Weald. [6] In 2018, Lee became chairman of Idefigo Ltd. [7] He is a non-executive director of Brit Syndicates Ltd, Advent Underwriting Ltd and TIA Technology and is on the advisory boards of Afiniti [5] and Sherpa.[ citation needed ]
He and his wife Fiona have three daughters, and live in Kent. [1]