Simone has over 30 years’ experience in law, financial services and diplomacy. Simone has worked in Europe and Australia with a focus on alternate assets, notably real estate and infrastructure.

Most recently Simone was independent non executive director of QIC Limited, Chair of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane’s Services Council as well as a member of the Archdiocesan Finance Council.

She operates Montrose Advisory, an independent advisory firm.

Simone is bilingual in English & Italian, fluent in French and Spanish. She holds degrees in Law and Arts and a Master of Laws from the University of Oxford. Simone is a Graduate of the AICD and a Member of Chief Executive Women.