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Simon Sear

Go-getter · DISC type d
Chief Innovation Officer & Board Member at Scott Logic
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Simon Sear is the Chief Innovation Officer and a Board Member at Scott Logic, where he focuses on driving growth through AI, Data, and Product services. He is also a Non-Executive Director for the UKs Department for Work and Pensions. Colleagues describe him as a leader with strategic vision and non-linear thinking, backed by a BSc from London Metropolitan University.

Outside of his corporate roles, Simons family is involved in the creative arts. His wife, Juliet Sear, is a prominent baker, author, and television host, and his son, George Sear, is a professional actor.

Unique fact: Early in his career, Simon co-authored publications offering guidance to businesses on navigating the introduction of the Euro currency.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Innovation Officer & Board Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Self-Confident
Direct & Candid
Fast-Paced

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

AI & Data Strategy
His current mission as CIO is to grow Scott Logic's business in AI and Data. He actively posts about advanced topics like 'Agentic Engineering'.
Public Sector Transformation
As a board member for the Department for Work and Pensions, he advises on transforming and innovating digital services for over 22 million UK citizens.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Chief Innovation Officer & Board Member
Scott Logic
10-2024 - 3-2026
UK Managing Director and Board Member
Ascent
4-2023 - 10-2024
Chief Digital Officer
Ascent
9-2021
Non Executive Director - Transformation Advisory Committee
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
4-2020 - 4-2023
Innovation & Transformation Leader | Working with people to grow and transform their businesses
Studio44.io
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1994
BSc (Hons)
London Metropolitan University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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