Simone is the Satellite Applications Catapult’s Head of Cluster Growth. She works in the National Capabilities and Clusters team, and in collaboration with UK Space Agency, to create a thriving and connected UK Space Ecosystem. With nearly twenty years’ experience of working in varied roles within the private and public sectors, Simone champions innovation and regional economic development. She strives to support the development of local and national policy; design and deliver impactful and strategic projects to grow the economy; and connect stakeholder communities to benefit from satellite data and space technologies.