Simon Scales Joins K2 Intelligence Business Investigations Practice

K2 Intelligence, an industry-leading investigative, compliance and cyber defense services firm, announced today that Simon A. Scaleshas joined the firm as a senior managing director. Scales will lead the London- and Geneva-based business investigations and intelligence teams, reporting to Darren Matthews, executive managing director and head of the London office and the investigations and disputes practice for EMEA.

Before joining K2, Scales worked at BP as head of investigations. Prior to BP, he served as director of global investigations for TNT NV, where he was responsible for the management of global investigations into bribery, corruption, money laundering and TNT group risk, directing teams in more than 120 countries. He also had global responsibility for the oversight and direction of investigations into anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, fraud, compliance, reputational risk and governance matters.

“Simon is a recognized leader in global investigations and compliance,” said Darren Matthews, London office head. “He brings an exceptional depth of experience having successfully managed investigations and assignments around the world, from the U.K. and Europe to a number of emerging markets. His expertise, negotiating and collaborating across geographies, is extremely important as we continue to grow our global footprint.”

Scales is a graduate of the University of Nottingham Trent Business School and a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.