Simon Pearson

Starting at a mid-size UK transport business in 1990, he joined NFT Distribution, a leading UK temperature-controlled logistics provider, where he rose through the organization to a board position. He then spent 10 years in senior supply chain leadership roles at ASDA Stores (Walmart UK), with a remit spanning global inbound logistics, freight procurement, outbound transport and DC operations, network optimization, and supply chain planning and strategy, while also working on global leverage projects across the international Walmart business. Mr. Pearson is also managing director of Hong Kong-based global investment company EmergeVest, having joined as an operating partner in 2013. His current and previous board service includes logistics and technology companies across Asia and Europe.