Simon A Hodson

Simon Hodson is a seasoned executive within KPMG Deal Advisory & Strategy practice, bringing over 18 years of experience in leading complex M&A transactions, corporate strategy, and operations consulting. He serves as a trusted advisor to clients across the entire M&A lifecycle—from portfolio and acquisition strategy to synergy identification, day-one readiness, and post-close value creation. In his role, Simon leads engagement teams through all aspects of transaction execution, integration, and separation. His expertise has been pivotal in hundreds of deals, including operational due diligence for an $8 billion global acquisition for a Swiss/American medical device and pharmaceutical company, and managing the acquisition and accelerated value capture plan for a West Coast medical device business. Simon is renowned for his ability to craft merger strategies, advise C-suite executives with data-driven diplomacy, and design post-deal roadmaps that unlock long-term growth and maximize value.