Simon Kearsley

Simon Kearsley is the founder of cloud-based accountancy software, bluQube. For more than 25 years, he has led the company in developing technology that helps finance teams manage complexity, streamline reporting, and scale with confidence.  With roots in enterprise finance systems at Oracle, Simon has built deep technical and commercial expertise in how procurement is shifting. His specialisms include accounting and financial software, SaaS platforms, and devolved accounting, giving him a practical perspective on how technology supports finance leaders in fast-growing organisations. 

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Why a CEO turned his company employee-owned

After a run of double-digit growth, many founders look to bank the momentum and exit. Increasingly, however, others are turning to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). For these leaders, the priority is building a company that can sustain growth and stay true to its values. In today’s volatile market, independence matters, and so does a culture that helps teams adapt without compromising standards. An EOT provides both: it secures that independence while keeping long-term goals at the centre of decision-making.