Simon H Lyons

About Simon H Lyons

I began my career in the 1990s, advising leading institutions, trusts, and public…

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Lavo International

   Jul 2025 — Present · Greenwich, CT, US

   Building a global network of modular, tech-enabled self-service laundrette pods designed for modern urban living. Each unit offers fully automated wash-and-dry cycles, app-based access, and an in-unit coffee station—reimagining laundry as a frictionless lifestyle experience for micro-living residents, hotel guests, and on-the-go city users.Following our foundation, our goal is to establish a global presence with over LAVO units deployed across key international markets within the next five years. We’re focused on high-density urban environments where laundry access is limited or outdated — starting with the United States, where 25 million households lack in-unit machines, followed by strategic expansion into South Africa, Colombia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, where ownership rates are below 50%. These markets combine rising urban populations, mobile-first behaviors, and growing demand for safe, modern infrastructure — making them ideal for LAVO’s scalable, tech-enabled model.