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Simon Knowles

Captain · DISC type SD
Co-Founder at LUKA GLOBAL
📍 Greater Exeter Area, United Kingdom

Simon is the Co-Founder of LUKA GLOBAL, where he mentors startups in medtech, deeptech, and climatetech. He has an extensive international recruitment background, designing and implementing effective hiring strategies for companies across the globe. He holds a BSc from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Outside of his direct recruitment work, Simon is deeply engaged in the European innovation ecosystem. He frequently attends major industry events like the health. tech conference in Munich and the EIT Health Summit in Rotterdam, showcasing his passion for emerging technologies and networking with innovators.

He serves as a Business Coach for the European Innovation Councils Tech to Market (T2M) program.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Exeter Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Planner & Achiever
Output-Driven
Decisive But Calm

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Startup Mentorship
As Co-Founder of LUKA Global, he provides recruitment services, training, and mentorship to startups in sectors like medtech, deeptech, and climatetech.
Health Tech
Demonstrates a clear interest in the field by attending major European events, including the health. tech conference in Munich and the EIT Health Summit.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Co-Founder
LUKA GLOBAL
7-2024
Talent Partner
BigCircle Ventures
4-2024
Business Coach - EIC Tech to Market
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
12-2019 - 11-2025
Expert
BioExpert Network
9-2017 - 10-2019
Talent Acquisition Manager - International
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In the press

Media appearances

MEET THE TEAM - Luka Global Group. Featured in Luka Global (company website)
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Education
1996 - 1999
BSc
Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant / University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BTEC
Enhance Media
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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