Simon Kennedy

Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance, Member for Cook

Simon’s family taught him the values of hard work and having a go. These values have inspired Simon throughout his life.

He started working the check-out queues at the supermarket while studying law and commerce degrees.

Simon joined global firm McKinsey & Company and worked with world leaders, CEOs and governments to develop solutions to the toughest economic and social problems.

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