Ep 121: Simon Gallagher: Risk-Taking and Career Growth
- S2E121
- 21:29
- November 10th 2025
Simon Gallagher: Risk-Taking and Career Growth
In this episode of the Full Circl Podcast, Simon Gallagher, CEO of Euronext UK, shares his journey from studying languages in France to leading Europe’s largest stock exchange. He reflects on the pivotal decisions that shaped his career, including taking risks, chasing skills over titles, and the importance of building a strong foundation in your 20s. Simon also discusses how living and working abroad gave him resilience and a global perspective that continue to influence his leadership today. From navigating early career uncertainty to mastering communication as a CEO, he offers valuable advice for young professionals on embracing change, taking calculated risks, and continuously developing both technical and soft skills.
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Charlie started his career at a Pupil Referral Unit, working with young adults from underrepresented groups. Following his work as a founding member of Elevate Education UK, he worked as Head of Partnerships at career coaching organisation, Future Frontiers, where he started exploring the mutual benefits in connecting professionals with young people.