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Simon King is an accomplished human resources executive currently serving as Chief People Officer at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. since August 2019. Prior to this role, Simon was the Chairman of the Board for HR People + Strategy at the SHRM Executive Network from January 2018 to December 2019, contributing to the development of leading conferences and best practices in the HR profession. Simon has extensive experience in global talent management, having held leadership positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca, where responsibilities included overseeing large HR teams and implementing comprehensive talent strategies across diverse regions. Simon's career began at ICI Pharmaceuticals and Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, showcasing a long-standing commitment to enhancing human resources functions throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Academic credentials include a BSc in Biological Sciences from The University of Edinburgh.