Simon Ripton

Innovation Specialist
Welsh Government

Simon specialises in chemical engineering, with expertise in manufacturing, product development and change management. 

With over 17 years industry experience, Simon has worked in various private sector organisations from healthcare to the electrical vehicle sector.

Now an Innovation Specialist for Welsh Government for over 7 years, Simon takes the lead on electric vehicle projects and battery research and development. Simon works with a diverse range of businesses in Wales, helping them to transform and grow against the odds.