Rachel Lloyd
Simon Akam brings a diverse background to his writing career.
He served a Gap Year Commission in the British Army before pursuing English Literature at Oxford University.
His academic achievements led to a Fulbright scholarship at Columbia Journalism School.
Following graduation, Akam worked at The New York Times, gaining valuable experience in prestigious journalism.
He subsequently spent several years as a freelance correspondent in West Africa, reporting for major outlets including Reuters and the Economist, which gave him extensive international reporting experience and diverse perspectives on storytelling.
