The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is pleased to welcome Simon Le Gouais as their new Director of Finance and Resources. Simon is a finance and operations professional with over 20 years’ experience working in the not for profit and charitable sector. He has worked across a range of different sized organisations, including the BBC’s international development charity, BBC Media Action, and as a founding Director of a media development non-profit. Simon joins the charity from Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) where he was the Head of Programme Finance.

Simon brings practical experience not only in managing all finance functions but also in governance, operations and reporting to boards through his previous roles in finance and operations management. He is currently also a trustee for Street Rights, a start-up charity working for legal rights for street children.

Simon will be replacing the current Director of Finance and Resources, Chris Wilde, who supported the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance during its set-up and launch as an independent charity in October 2020.

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance CEO, Madhu Rajesh, says: “We are delighted that Simon will be joining our organisation. His combination of practical and technical expertise will be a valuable addition to our team. Following our launch as an independent charity last year, we are beginning the next phase of our organisational journey. These next few years will be crucial as we look to expand our programmes, form new strategic partnerships and work towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for our planet and our communities.

“We are delighted that Simon will be joining our organisation. His combination of practical and technical expertise will be a valuable addition to our team. These next few years will be crucial as we look to expand our programmes, form new strategic partnerships and work towards a more sustainable and inclusive future for our planet and our communities.”

Madhu Rajesh, CEO

“I would like to thank Chris Wilde for all the support and expertise he has given to the charity. He played a vital role in ensuring a smooth transition during our launch last year, and will be leaving the charity with robust policies, systems and governance in place.”

Simon officially joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance on 5 July 2021.