Simon Callaghan

Simon Callaghan leads the Fundraising and Marketing and Communications Recruitment teams at Peridot. He has successfully recruited key roles for national and international charities, including the International Rescue Committee, WWF, The Prince's Trust, Prostate Cancer UK, and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. His work with the International Rescue Committee was instrumental in their team winning the Institute of Fundraising's Fundraising Team of the Year award.

Beyond his professional achievements, Simon is deeply committed to the fundraising sector. He serves on the committee of the Institute of Fundraising's Major Donor Special Interest Group, promoting shared learning and best practice. Simon advocates for increasing the presence of professional fundraisers on trustee boards, collaborating with chairs and CEOs to bring in first-time trustees with income generation expertise.

When not working in fundraising, Simon enjoys a wide range of music, supports Norwich City Football Club, is an enthusiastic golfer, and finds entertainment in his two young sons' antics.