Simon Hornby
Independent Counsel. Proven Expertise.
Strategic advisory for the art market, insurers, collectors, and cultural institutions.
Thirty Years at the Intersection of Art, Risk, and Commerce
Simon Hornby brings more than three decades of senior experience across high-value logistics, security, insurance, and fine-art storage. His career spans Securicor across Europe, Asia, and Latin America; Willis, advising Lloyd's underwriters on high-value risk transfer; and Crozier Fine Arts, where as President he led commercial growth, acquisitions, and the expansion of specialist art-storage and logistics services across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Career highlights
President & Senior International Executive
Crozier Fine Arts
Senior Adviser
Willis / Lloyd's Underwriters
Risk & Loss Prevention
Global Risk Partners
Senior Roles across Europe, Asia & Latin America
Securicor
Advisory services
Areas of Advisory
Strata provides independent counsel across the full spectrum of art-market risk and operations.
Art Storage & Logistics Advisory
Facility assessment, operational standards, and logistics strategy for collectors, institutions, and service providers.
Security & Risk Management
Threat assessment, loss-prevention frameworks, and security protocol development for high-value environments.
Insurance & Underwriting Counsel
Independent advice to Lloyd's underwriters, insurers, and brokers on fine-art and high-value risk transfer.
Business Development & Acquisitions
Strategic growth planning, market entry, and acquisition advisory for art-market businesses.
Facility Standards & Compliance
Guidance on industry standards, regulatory compliance, and best-practice frameworks for storage and handling.
Bring clarity to complex decisions.
Whether you are navigating a significant acquisition, reviewing operational risk, or building a new advisory relationship — I am here to help.