Driving Impact, Deepening Engagement, and Expanding Industry Alignment
August 19, 2025 — The Nomad Futurist Foundation is pleased to announce that Simon Allen has been appointed to its Advisory Board and has taken on an expanded role as Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships.
Since joining as an Ambassador just six months ago, Simon has been instrumental in developing and delivering initiatives that bridge the Foundation’s mission with the priorities of its partners. He has brought new energy and focus to programs that connect education, mentorship, and career opportunities with the needs of the digital infrastructure industry.
In this expanded position, Simon will continue to shape initiatives that combine the Foundation’s philanthropic goals with the strategic objectives of leading industry players: creating programs that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for both communities and partners.
One such initiative is the Dream 100 program, which identifies 100 companies whose values and impact align closely with the Foundation’s mission. This targeted approach is fostering deeper collaboration, inspiring new projects, and helping the Foundation and its partners co-create solutions that benefit the industry and society alike.
“Simon has a rare ability to see the bigger picture while translating vision into tangible results,” said Nabeel Mahmood, Co-Founder of the Nomad Futurist Foundation. “He’s building partnerships that are not only strategic but purposeful, helping us create lasting value for our partners and for the communities we serve.”
“I’m honored to take on this expanded role,” said Simon Allen. “Nomad Futurist is at its best when we’re aligning our mission with the goals of like-minded organizations. By creating initiatives that deliver mutual value, we can accelerate education, mentorship, and opportunity on a global scale and ensure the next generation is ready to shape the future of digital infrastructure.”
Simon’s appointment reflects the Foundation’s growing emphasis on building intentional, long-term collaborations that deliver real-world impact.
The Nomad Futurist Foundation invites individuals and organizations to get involved, contribute ideas, and co-create initiatives that make a difference.
About Nomad Futurist
The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives. Our primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. Through the contributions of our supporters, we are launching global programs in partnership with a range of education providers, NGOs and other nonprofit organizations committed to educating children in underprivileged communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and opening up opportunities for growth and new career paths.
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