Simon Jones

Head Of Data Science at De La Rue PLC

Simon Jones is an experienced data science professional currently serving as the Head of Data Science at De La Rue since February 2022. Previously, Simon held roles including Senior Finance Business Partner at Network Rail, and Director of Data Science & Analytics at Carnival UK. Simon has a strong background in operational research, having worked at The AA as both Head of BI and Ops Systems and in various analytical roles. Notable contributions include enhancing forecasting processes with R at De La Rue and receiving multiple international awards for the DLR Analytics application. Simon's career also includes positions at the NHS, Centrica, and an academic role as a Research Fellow at the School of Mathematics, Southampton University. Simon earned a PhD and MSc in Operational Research from the University of Southampton and holds a first-class BSc in Mathematics from the University of Reading.

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De La Rue PLC

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De La Rue plc designs, manufactures and delivers banknotes to customers across the world. The Company's segments include Currency, Identity Solutions, and Product Authentication and Traceability. The Currency segment provides printed banknotes, banknote paper and polymer substrates and banknote security components. The Identity Solutions segment is involved in the provision of passport, e-passport, national identity (ID) and e-ID, driving license and voter registration schemes. The Product Authentication and Traceability segment produces security documents, including authentication labels, brand licensing products, government documents, checks and postage stamps. The Company manufactures banknote paper for use by commercial and state manufacturers. The Company is a producer of polymer substrate. It combines cash inspection and processing machines and software platforms to help inspect, count, sort and authenticate banknotes for central and commercial banks.


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