Simon Arnold is a research strategy and innovation advisor with extensive experience in science, engineering, and technology commercialisation. As Managing Director of
https://arnold.co.nz, he works with research organisations, funders, and industry partners on research strategy, roadmapping, and value creation. Simon has held leadership positions across New Zealand’s research, energy, manufacturing, and business sectors, and has played a key role in shaping national energy research strategies. His work focuses on turning New Zealand’s scientific and engineering capabilities into lasting economic and societal impact.