Simon Hedges
About Simon Hedges
Simon Hedges is the Country Director, Canada at Hopper, with extensive experience in corporate development, finance, and private equity.
Company
Simon Hedges is currently the Country Director, Canada at Hopper, a travel booking app. He started his role at Hopper on October 1, 2022. Before his current position, Simon worked at Hopper in various capacities, including Corporate Development Director and Corporate Finance & Strategy Manager.
Title
Simon Hedges holds the title of Country Director, Canada at Hopper. He has been with Hopper in this capacity since October 2022, building on a trajectory of roles within the company that span corporate development and finance.
Education and Expertise
Simon Hedges holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where he focused on Finance and Strategy and minored in Spanish Language & Literature. His educational background supports his extensive experience in corporate finance and development, equity research, and private equity investments.
Background
Simon Hedges has diverse work experience spanning multiple geographical locations, including the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater New York City Area. His career features roles in private equity, corporate finance, and equity research. Simon’s previous positions include working at Tenex Capital Management as a Private Equity Investor and at Audax Group as a Private Equity Analyst.
Career Path
Simon Hedges has built a robust career in the finance and investment sectors. He worked as a Private Equity Investor at Tenex Capital Management, a Private Equity Analyst at Audax Group, and held analyst roles at The Rohatyn Group and Gilder Gagnon Howe. Simon also gained early career experience as an intern at The Hudson Companies Inc and as an Equity Research Fall Analyst.