Toronto, Ontario – 2/7/2025 – Metrolinx has welcomed Nick Simone as a newly appointed member of its Board of Directors. With a distinguished career spanning finance, business strategy, and public service, Simone brings a wealth of expertise to the board as it undertakes the largest subway expansion in Canadian history and continues to improve transit infrastructure across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

Simone currently serves as President and CEO of Pace Law Firm, a leading legal services provider with over 160 legal professionals across Ontario. Pace Law has been serving clients since 1981, providing comprehensive legal support across corporate commercial law, real estate, wills and estates, personal injury, immigration, and litigation. He is also the CEO of Pace Global Advantage (PGA), a business advisory firm supporting international companies entering the North American market. Founded in 2011 to provide business facilitation support to Pace Immigration, PGA has since expanded its services to assist international businesses and individuals looking to establish a presence in North America. Under Simone’s leadership, PGA has grown into a key player in global business advisory services, leveraging his extensive experience across financial services, real estate, and consulting.  He is also the President of Micari Consulting, a firm specializing in strategic growth planning, business evaluation, and development, with a focus on international markets.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Simone has demonstrated a deep commitment to public service and philanthropy. He serves as Chair of the Humber River Health Foundation Board. His passion for infrastructure, innovation, and community development aligns with Metrolinx’s mission to enhance public transit and support regional growth.

“I am honoured to join the Metrolinx Board of Directors and contribute to shaping the future of transit in Ontario,” said Simone. “Public transportation plays a vital role in the economic and social development of our communities, and I look forward to supporting the ambitious initiatives that will transform mobility across the region.”

Metrolinx is investing nearly $70 billion over the next decade to expand and modernize transit infrastructure. Simone’s extensive leadership experience will support the organization’s efforts to deliver sustainable, efficient, and innovative transit solutions that meet the growing needs of Ontario residents and businesses.

About Metrolinx Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario, responsible for planning and delivering an integrated, sustainable, and accessible transportation network across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Through projects like GO Expansion, the Ontario Line, and LRT developments, Metrolinx is committed to improving mobility and connectivity in the region.