Simon Christoforato is the CEO of Vivace, a QinetiQ Business unit, delivering the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) in partnership with the Home Office. Simon has over 30 years experience in National Security and Defence including the air, land and C4ISR domains.  He has a broad background including start-up’s, Strategic Business Development, Systems and Programme Management. He has a proven ability to translate concepts into tangible commercial propositions and passionately believes in the power of collaboration, especially between the Public and Private Sectors to drive mission impact.