Simon Buck

Senior Client Partner, Global Account Lead, Global Technology Industry

As Global Account Lead, Simon partners with senior executives in the technology and telecommunications industry to shape transformation agendas, enabling clients to build the leadership, culture, and talent needed to thrive in an increasingly complex and digital world.

Known for his collaborative style and focus on outcomes, Simon enables clients to exceed their potential by bringing insight, innovation, a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, and more than 20 years of hands-on experience in the telecommunications sector.

Throughout his career, Simon has built and scaled high-performing global teams, led end-to-end business units and delivered enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across markets.

Prior to joining Korn Ferry, he served as a senior executive at a leading global advisory firm, where he advised telecommunications clients on growth, large-scale transformation programs, and organizational change. Earlier in his career, Simon held senior leadership roles within major telecommunications providers, giving him first-hand experience of the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

Simon is an ICF qualified coach and is passionate about developing high-performance teams and future leaders. He holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications Business from University College London and a BSc in Management Studies from the University of London.