About
Simon Hornby
Independent Strategic Adviser
Simon Hornby is one of the most experienced independent advisers operating at the intersection of the art market, high-value logistics, security, and insurance. Over a career spanning more than thirty years, he has held senior executive roles across three continents — building, leading, and transforming businesses that serve collectors, institutions, and the global art trade.
His counsel is sought by art-market businesses navigating operational complexity, insurers and underwriters assessing fine-art risk, collectors and institutions reviewing storage and security arrangements, and organisations seeking experienced independent perspective on strategy, acquisitions, and governance.
Areas of Expertise
Experience
Career
Senior Vice President
Crozier Fine Arts
Senior leader at Crozier Fine Arts through a period of significant commercial growth, geographic expansion, and strategic acquisitions. Under Simon's guidance, Crozier became one of the world's leading specialist art-storage and logistics businesses, with operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Responsibilities spanned P&L ownership, M&A, client relationships with major museums, galleries, and private collectors, and the development of best-practice standards across the business.
Senior Adviser — Fine Art & High-Value Risk
Willis / Lloyd's of London
Provided specialist advisory services to Lloyd's underwriters and major insurers on fine-art and high-value risk transfer. Advised on policy structures, loss-prevention frameworks, and the assessment of storage, transit, and security arrangements for significant collections and individual works.
Senior Executive — Risk & Loss Prevention
Amsec International and Global Risk Partners
Developed and implemented risk and loss-prevention programmes for high-value clients across financial services, luxury goods, and the art market. Advised on physical security, operational protocols, and insurance requirements.
Senior International Roles
Securicor
Held progressively senior roles across Securicor's international operations, with postings and responsibilities spanning Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Gained deep expertise in high-value logistics, security operations, and the management of complex international service businesses.
How I work
Approach
Strata operates as a genuinely independent practice. Simon has no commercial affiliations with storage providers, insurers, or logistics businesses — which means his advice is given solely in the interest of the client.
Engagements are typically structured as project-based advisory mandates or retained counsel arrangements. Simon works directly with principals — not through intermediaries — and brings the full weight of his experience to every engagement, however large or small.
"The value of independent counsel is that it has no agenda other than yours."
Work with Simon
If you are navigating a significant decision in the art market — whether operational, strategic, or risk-related — I would welcome a conversation.