Simon Legrand
Technology co-founder and marketer with 20+ years building at the intersection of complex sensor systems, IoT infrastructure and public health. Faversham, Kent.
System_Core // Profile
Senior leader with 20+ years across UK public sector health and social care, and technology co-founding. Co-founded Sunstone Systems from inception into a globally recognised, award-winning platform, earning contracts with Chevron, Rivian Automotive, and Network Rail, and acceptance into the Chevron Technology Ventures programme. Listed inventor on three patents spanning solar CCTV, autonomous power, and drone charging. Equally fluent in strategic marketing, technical concept development, business development, and academic research. Deep interest in agentic AI and the convergence of LLM-driven reasoning with physical sensor networks, where the next generation of genuinely transformative applications is being built.
Core_Competencies
Patent_Schematics // Listed Inventor
Career_Log
Following Sunstone's acquisition, led strategic marketing for the technology portfolio within the new group structure, operating as de facto marketing lead while formal role definition was established.
- Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for WJ Sunstone's solar-powered technology portfolio
- Managed brand integration within WJ Group, maintaining consistent positioning and market voice
- Led digital initiatives: website strategy, SEO, content development, and technical collateral
- Additional responsibilities: Group Sustainability, Social Responsibility, MHFA Practitioner
Co-founded and built Sunstone Systems from inception into an internationally recognised leader in solar-powered surveillance, autonomous power, and IoT telecommunications, winning multiple industry awards and securing major enterprise contracts globally.
- Secured acceptance into Chevron Technology Ventures, led engagement with senior CTV venture partners
- Co-designed patented Solar IP CCTV System with Chevron/Tengizchevroil; 58 systems deployed in Kazakhstan
- Won Rivian Automotive contract, beating 15 competitors across UK, Germany, and USA
- Led Network Rail / Telent Power Station deployment (Inverness) and LiDAR tunnel detection opportunity
- Brokered WESCO Anixter global distribution partnership; multiple live pipeline opportunities
- Initiated LiDAR (Flasheye), Peplink, and Bladon Micro Turbine technology integrations
- Authored 15+ published articles across IFSEC Global, PSI Magazine, Security Buyer, and others
- Achieved Cyber Essentials Accreditation; IBM Certified Cyber Security Board Lead
Sustained consulting and research career across central government, NHS, and leading academic institutions, delivering policy, strategy, and service development across health, education, and security.
- Service development with local authorities, NHS trusts, and public sector organisations
- Policy and strategy with Local Authorities and Government departments
- Qualitative and quantitative academic research with Essex, Bath, Kent, and Australian National University
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Advisory & Memberships
Client_Ecosystem // Featured Deployments
Full B2B marketing build for enterprise network, CCTV, WiFi, fire detection, and AI analytics specialists. 26+ years enterprise experience, major ports and national infrastructure clients.
Full-service marketing department in a box for local B2B technical trades. Proprietary digital audit tool, ROI calculator, and interactive onboarding timeline.
Passive home monitoring for older adults in the UK's Missing Middle. Clinical advisory board includes ASCOT creator Prof. Ann Netten and UCL Prof. John Jerrim. 14:1 ROI at pilot scale.
Executive brand platform for serial deep-tech entrepreneur and co-patent inventor. Positioned for PE-backed scale-ups and corporate venturing. Chevron personal endorsement featured.
NSI NACOSS Gold certified CCTV, access control, alarms, fire systems and 24/7 monitoring for UK schools and public sector. 20 regional SEO pages. 50+ sites protected.
Full academic platform for ARC Future Fellow 2025–2029, Professor of Politics & International Relations. Research, publications, grants, and global reach visualisation.