Simone Duckworth
About Simone Duckworth
Simone Duckworth serves as the Director, APAC Technology Chief of Staff at UBS, a position she has held since 2018. With extensive international experience in technology and management, she has previously worked at notable firms including BP, Credit Suisse, and FDM Group.
Work at UBS
Simone Duckworth has been serving as the Director, APAC Technology Chief of Staff at UBS since 2018. In this role, she oversees various technology initiatives and manages the Technology Graduate Programme on a global scale. Prior to her current position, she worked as the WM APAC Group Technology Business Manager from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she had a brief tenure at UBS in 2015, where she was involved in C&ORC Outsourcing.
Previous Employment Experience
Simone Duckworth has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. She served as a Software Developer at BP in Paris from 1992 to 1994. At Credit Suisse, she held the position of Vice President in both London and New York between 1995 and 2002. In 2015, she worked as a Business Analyst for FDM Group in Hong Kong and was also a Founder Director at Craft Box Limited from 2008 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Simone Duckworth earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Information Technology from Sheffield Hallam University, where she studied from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in technology and business management, enabling her to effectively oversee technology initiatives and programs.
International Work Experience
Simone Duckworth has accumulated a wealth of international work experience throughout her career. She has held positions in France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Hong Kong. This diverse background has equipped her with a global perspective and the ability to manage cross-cultural teams and projects.
Career Transition and Initiatives
Simone Duckworth successfully transitioned back into the corporate world after a career break by participating in a return to work program. She has also managed the JUMP program in APAC, which focuses on identifying and nurturing emerging talent within the organization.