Simon is the chief executive officer of AlixPartners. He is based in New York and, with his team, provides transformative leadership to businesses and stakeholders, responding quickly and decisively to their most complex and critical challenges.
Simon became CEO of AlixPartners in 2015. In his more than 30 years of experience, Simon has combined his skills in business turnaround, strategic consulting, and stakeholder management in the development of performance improvement and accelerated transformation projects for many large and high-profile businesses. Before joining AlixPartners, Simon was CEO of Zolfo Cooper Europe from 2008 to 2015. Prior to this, he was CEO of Kroll Inc., a corporate investigations and risk consulting firm based in New York.
Long involved in philanthropic causes, Simon is the chairman of the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as chairman of Grange Park Opera and London Music Masters.
Affiliations
Chairman, American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Chairman, Grange Park Opera
Chairman, London Music Masters
Articles
In the News
the global uncertainties facing the financial sector
alixpartners ceo says disruptive forces drive restructuring demand
simon freakley: the suave restructuring whiz putting out corporate fires and picking up millions
AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
A candid discussion with Jules Kroll, founder of Kroll Inc about the habits and traits of transformational leadership, advice for leaders of tomorrow, and lessons learned from experience.
Business Development Foundations: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
Building Company Culture: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
Leaving a Leadership Legacy: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
What would a U.S.-China trade deal look like?
“Disruption cycles are not just much more regular than economic cycles, they’re much more severe. If you have a disruption cycle that coincides with a change in the economic cycle, then businesses have some real challenges.”
CEO Simon Freakley talks to Richard Quest on CNN about US-China trade and how companies can cope with cycles of disruption.
World Economic Forum - How to CEO Series
"Best-of-class CEOs...are right on the front foot when it comes to communicating what the future looks like and why their business is well positioned for change." Simon Freakley shares advice on how CEOs can include and connect to those they lead in this #HowtoCEO interview with World Economic Forum.
Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria"
A panel discussion on the state of the financial sector and the impact of uncertainties such as the US trade talks with China and the future of Brexit.
Simon discusses Brexit "shambles" with CNN International's Julia Chatterley
In the era of Brexit, global businesses are grappling with how to deal with an approaching deadline and increasing economic uncertainty in the UK. Simon discusses how a shorter extension of Brexit would be in the country's best interest with CNN's Julia Chatterley.
2019 World Economic Forum:
Agility at all costs
To adapt to constant change brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, business has adopted an "agility first" prescription to future-proof their company and outlast disruption. What are the trade-offs and big bets business leaders are facing in the race for agility?
AlixTalks with Martin Wolf
Ahead of the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Simon sat down with Financial Times economic commentator Martin Wolf to discuss globalization and the future of work.
Leading through change: globalization today
Leading through change: The future of globalization
Leading through change: the future of work
AlixTalks with Dambisa Moyo
To launch our AlixTalks series, Simon speaks with Dambisa Moyo, the author of Edge of Chaos—an examination of why economic growth is essential for global stability.
Lessons learned from an unconventional career
Perspective from the boardroom
Economics & globalization
Simon is the chief executive officer of AlixPartners. He is based in New York and, with his team, provides transformative leadership to businesses and stakeholders, responding quickly and decisively to their most complex and critical challenges.
Simon became CEO of AlixPartners in 2015. In his more than 30 years of experience, Simon has combined his skills in business turnaround, strategic consulting, and stakeholder management in the development of performance improvement and accelerated transformation projects for many large and high-profile businesses. Before joining AlixPartners, Simon was CEO of Zolfo Cooper Europe from 2008 to 2015. Prior to this, he was CEO of Kroll Inc., a corporate investigations and risk consulting firm based in New York.
Long involved in philanthropic causes, Simon is the chairman of the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as chairman of Grange Park Opera and London Music Masters.
Affiliations
Chairman, American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra
Chairman, Grange Park Opera
Chairman, London Music Masters
Articles
In the News
the global uncertainties facing the financial sector
alixpartners ceo says disruptive forces drive restructuring demand
simon freakley: the suave restructuring whiz putting out corporate fires and picking up millions
AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
A candid discussion with Jules Kroll, founder of Kroll Inc about the habits and traits of transformational leadership, advice for leaders of tomorrow, and lessons learned from experience.
Business Development Foundations: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
Building Company Culture: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
Leaving a Leadership Legacy: AlixTalks with Jules Kroll
What would a U.S.-China trade deal look like?
“Disruption cycles are not just much more regular than economic cycles, they’re much more severe. If you have a disruption cycle that coincides with a change in the economic cycle, then businesses have some real challenges.”
CEO Simon Freakley talks to Richard Quest on CNN about US-China trade and how companies can cope with cycles of disruption.
World Economic Forum - How to CEO Series
"Best-of-class CEOs...are right on the front foot when it comes to communicating what the future looks like and why their business is well positioned for change." Simon Freakley shares advice on how CEOs can include and connect to those they lead in this #HowtoCEO interview with World Economic Forum.
Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria"
A panel discussion on the state of the financial sector and the impact of uncertainties such as the US trade talks with China and the future of Brexit.
Simon discusses Brexit "shambles" with CNN International's Julia Chatterley
In the era of Brexit, global businesses are grappling with how to deal with an approaching deadline and increasing economic uncertainty in the UK. Simon discusses how a shorter extension of Brexit would be in the country's best interest with CNN's Julia Chatterley.
2019 World Economic Forum:
Agility at all costs
To adapt to constant change brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, business has adopted an "agility first" prescription to future-proof their company and outlast disruption. What are the trade-offs and big bets business leaders are facing in the race for agility?
AlixTalks with Martin Wolf
Ahead of the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Simon sat down with Financial Times economic commentator Martin Wolf to discuss globalization and the future of work.
Leading through change: globalization today
Leading through change: The future of globalization
Leading through change: the future of work
AlixTalks with Dambisa Moyo
To launch our AlixTalks series, Simon speaks with Dambisa Moyo, the author of Edge of Chaos—an examination of why economic growth is essential for global stability.
Lessons learned from an unconventional career
Perspective from the boardroom
Economics & globalization