Since its inception in 2013 until 2025, Simon led Teen Cancer America, before handing over the reins to our current CEO, Shannon Sullivan. The charity is built on the successful model of Teenage Cancer Trust, UK where Simon was CEO for 13 years before moving to the US to establish TCA. His early career was in the management of substantial social and health care services in the fields of Learning Disability and Mental Health.

Awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Education by the University of Coventry for the advancement professional education in the field of Adolescent and Young Adult cancer, Simon has developed an international reputation for success in bringing about change within traditionally structured health systems.