Simon Hartley brings a unique blend of experience from high-growth startups and Fortune 100 leaders. He is a recognized expert at the intersection of cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum technologies—leveraging AI to secure critical infrastructure powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Simon is a cybersecurity practice leader at IBM, focused on automotive, connected vehicle, and product security for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers—enabling secure, high-impact product launches and ensuring safety-critical resilience. A published author, startup advisor, and public speaker, he brings a unique blend of technical depth and business acumen to hardening next-generation infrastructure.

He previously led quantum-secure infrastructure initiatives with $5B startup Quantinuum and launched a government-grade mobile security platform with CIS Mobile after shaping hardened solutions at Apple and Samsung for federal use. Simon co-founded RunSafe Security, a $50M automotive cybersecurity startup, and served as VP at Kaprica Security (acquired by Samsung). He has held senior roles at HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini.