Simon Gentry, Partner

Based in London, Simon began his career in public affairs with Westminster Strategy in 1990.  Later that year he was transferred to Brussels to set up and manage the political Information gathering unit of European Strategy.

In 1994 he returned to London and joined SmithKline Beecham, the healthcare company, where he lead the successful grass-roots lobby in support of the European Directive on patenting of biotechnological inventions.  He also worked on the launch of a number of blockbuster products for the company’s pharmaceutical business.

In 2000 he joined the Association of British Insurers as Head of European Affairs, successfully steering the Association to a pre-eminent position on insurance related policy issues.

In October 2003 Simon established Campbell Gentry.  The company now advises blue-chip clients on their relationships with legislators, officials and stakeholders in London, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Berlin and, of course, Brussels.

Simon has two sons and lives in London.