Simon Banks thrives at the intersection of creativity, design, people, learning, and passion, which he sees as essential for fostering innovation. With his artist’s curiosity and over 20 years of corporate experience, Simon is dedicated to building a more creative and innovative world. His goal is to help businesses excel through cutting-edge reimagination, co-creation, and radical collaboration, ensuring sustained innovation and impactful results.
Simon’s distinctive approach is rooted in practical creativity and design, emphasizing an active, hands-on experience for participants. This method ensures that people learn by doing, leading to those significant 'a-ha' moments, rather than simply receiving a static framework. He excels in turning creative thinking up to the highest level, drawing out innovation from teams.
Simon has successfully collaborated with a range of organizations, including EY, the Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, BHP Billiton, Sportsbet, Geoscience Australia, NAB, Carat Media, University of Technology Sydney, Laing O’Rourke, and Volkswagen, among others. His work consistently inspires and equips teams to achieve exceptional levels of creativity and innovation.