Where does Simon Forrest work?

Simon Forrest is Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder of Nova Innovation.

What companies did Simon Forrest found?

Simon Forrest founded Nova Innovation.

Where did Simon Forrest go to school?

Simon Forrest studied at The University of Edinburgh (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering); Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (Chartered Engineer, Power Systems).

Simon Forrest

Founder

Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Nova Innovation

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

FoundedNova Innovation

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102 people in our graph share verified history with Simon — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Gary ConnorunlockedSimon: together at Nova Innovation (2009–2026)

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Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Nova Innovation

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Nova Innovation's investors · 1

Scottish National Investment BankEdinburgh · $1.3M checks

Co-founders at Nova Innovation

Gary ConnorChief Technical Officer, Co-founder

Experience

Nova Innovation LtdChief Executive Officercurrent2009 — present
Wood MackenzieGlobal Carbon Manager / Lead Analyst2005 — 2008Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh / Scottish Power plcIndustrial Researcher (PhD)2000 — 2004Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
SGC SolutionsManaging Director1997 — 2000Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
IBMWorld Wide Procurement & Manufacturing1995 — 1997World Wide Organisation

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simon Forrest?: Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder at Nova Innovation
Where does Simon Forrest work?: Simon Forrest is Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder of Nova Innovation.
What companies did Simon Forrest found?: Simon Forrest founded Nova Innovation.
Where did Simon Forrest go to school?: Simon Forrest studied at The University of Edinburgh (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering); Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (Chartered Engineer, Power Systems).

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Gary ConnorChief Technical Officer, Co-founder at Nova Innovation

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