Arthur D. Little (ADL) today announced Simon Vessey has been appointed as a Partner in its Global Automotive practice. Based in London, he will advise clients on a wide range of strategy and customer insight-led revenue growth topics, with a focus on the challenges faced by automakers in relation to future mobility and distribution.

With over 27 years of experience helping senior executives navigate strategic challenges, Simon has had an impressive career that started at French consulting firm, Corporate Value Associates (CVA) back in 1995. Since then, he has worked across multiple markets, including the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Korea, Japan, and Australia, where he delivered real change on the ground. 

During his time at CVA he worked on a variety of projects including hydrogen strategy, country operations, sales transformation, and M&A support, amongst others. In addition to his specialization in the automotive sector, Simon has also worked extensively in retail banking, payments, and electricity utilities, as well as the public sector. 

Hiroto Suzuki, Global Practice Leader for Automotive at ADL, comments: “We are delighted to have Simon join the firm to bolster our global automotive practice. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the automotive industry, Simon will be an integral part of our team as we help our clients navigate the complex challenges facing the industry today. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions in driving innovation and growth for our clients.”

"I am excited to join ADL’s Global Automotive practice and work with such a passionate and innovative team," said Simon Vessey, Partner at ADL. “The automotive industry is undergoing rapid transformation and I look forward to applying my expertise to help clients navigate this dynamic landscape.”

Simon holds a PhD in Radio Astronomy from the University of Cambridge, as well as a BA in Natural Sciences with a focus on physics and mathematics, also from the University of Cambridge.