Simon Fraser is a founder of Flint Global Ltd, an advisory company that supports businesses in managing policy, regulatory and political challenges in Europe. Simon’s previous career was in diplomacy and government. He was Permanent Secretary at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 2010 to 2015 and was on the UK’s National Security Council. Prior to that Simon was Permanent Secretary at the Department for Business and served as chief of staff to European Trade Commissioner. Simon is a Senior Adviser of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) and UK Board Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).