Simone Briggs

• Developed a multi-year data strategy and roadmap for a state-wide energy distributor to enable its network vision and strategic priorities for the decentralised and decarbonised energy future  
• Managed delivery of a data-as-a-service platform for an asset servicer supporting a government investment body, enabling improved financial decision-making and cost efficiencies  
• Developed a business case and multi-year roadmap for an operating model transformation for an asset servicer to modernise its core IT and enable advanced analytics capabilities  
• Designed components of an autonomous drone for an aeromedical logistics start-up, delivering medical supplies to remote communities in Africa.

Simone is a former Formula 1 design engineer, working in the aerodynamics department of the then-named Renault F1 team. She remains passionate about increasing the participation of women and girls in STEM, and volunteers with FIA Girls on Track as a STEM ambassador, as well as mentoring students. 

Simone holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours in mechanical engineering).

Simone loves dancing, kickboxing and travelling. She also enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, with varying levels of success.