Simon Poole
Login to view DISC.Simon Poole is the founder of Grounded Thinking, where he advises boards on the responsible and effective use of AI. A Chartered Accountant with an MSc from the University of Leeds, he has decades of experience as a CFO and Private Equity Operating Partner, particularly in the African fintech and telecom sectors. People describe his approach as pragmatic, thoughtful, and well-balanced.
His career includes instrumental roles in the growth and IPOs of major companies like CAB Payments and Helios Towers. He combines deep financial and governance expertise with a recent focus on translating complex AI concepts into practical board-level strategy.
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