Simon is a successful New York-based hotelier,businessman and involved Dad.The husband of “The Real Housewives of New York” cast member, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen was formerly the General Manager of Hotel Chandler, but had launched a social media venture for hotels.Cast mates and fans of The Real Housewives consistently refer to Simon as the 6th housewife; throughout season one he appeared more than any other spouse, for the simple reason that he and Alex are very close in reality. Shaped at an early age by the loss of his father at the age of 5, Simon vowed that when he had children he would be present and an active partner in their lives and upbringing. After working around the world in the hotel business, Simon came to NYC in 1999 on a three week business trip, met Alex on day three and the rest is history. Simon van Kempen has an estimated net worth of $2 million.