Simon Robinson

Simon C. Robinson is the President of Major, Lindsey & Africa. Based in Baltimore, Simon oversees the permanent legal placement business globally, encompassing in-house law department, law firm associate, law firm partner and law firm management recruiting. Prior to joining MLA, Simon was a Senior Vice President at Aerotek, a sister company of MLA. At Aerotek, he was responsible for the growth, strategic development and financial performance of the company's multiple service lines in more than 35 major markets on the East Coast. He provided overall direction and leadership to more than 700 employees in his region, which earned revenues of over $500 million annually. Immediately preceding this role, Simon was the Vice President of Professional and Organizational Development where he led initiatives to implement key organizational systems, tools and resources designed to enhance employee engagement, performance management and individual development. Simon is a Board Member of Health Care for the Homeless, which provides health-related services, education and advocacy to the issues of homelessness. He also serves as a member of the organization’s Development Committee. A native of the U.K., Simon has been living in the U.S. for 25 years. He and his wife reside in Maryland where he combines his enjoyment of sailing and aquatic activities with city life.