Simon S.
Executive with 33+ years experience in Entertainment & Retail, specializing in Marketing & International Management
Diverse experience in marketing, commercial and international management roles for media and entertainment focused businesses at various stages of their development. Successful business development an...see more
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Information Technology, Data & Telecom
- C-Level & Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
€1000
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Executive Chair
Steamforged Games Ltd4 years
Current position
May 2019 - PresentSteamforged Games Limited, the tabletop games developer and retailer, first gained success following the launch of the critically acclaimed sports-based miniatures game ‘Guild Ball’. Th...see more
Advisory Board Member
Blurrt Ltd6 years
Current position
Sep 2016 - PresentFounder member retakes chair to lead next funding round.
Executive Chairman
Blurrt Ltd11 months
Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Understanding what is going on in the social media space, in real time, offers producers unique insights, new on screen and online/second screen content streams and enhanced viewer eng...see more
Chairman
Bath Festival of Motoring4 years
Jul 2015 - Jul 2019
Bath Festival of Motoring will be held on 20th and 21st June 2020 at Walcot Rugby Ground, Bath. Featuring an eclectic display of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, the event will...see more
Independent Board Advisor
Blurrt Ltd7 months
Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
Understanding what is going on in the social media space, in real time, offers producers unique insights, new on screen and online/second screen content streams and enhanced viewer enga...see more
Non Executive Director
Olly Limited8 years
Current position
Feb 2015 - PresentOn the road to fame!
‘Olly the Little White Van’ is UK-made and has been met with strong interest at every stage of its development – as a pilot at MIPtv, at Kidscreen New York, then at...see more
CEO
Yummi Media Group1 year
Apr 2012 - May 2013
Yummi Media Group is an international digital media company specialising in the creation and management of gameplay formats that, through proprietary software, integrate the mobile, soc...see more
Regional CEO Europe and Asia Pacific
FremantleMedia3 years
Sep 2008 - Jul 2011
Established and led regional growth strategy including re-organisation and M & A activity.
Director of Operations - Asia Pacific
FremantleMedia3 years
Sep 2005 - Aug 2008
Re-defined and re-structured the Australia and Asian business units.
CEO
FremantleMedia Licensing Worldwide8 years
Jan 1998 - Aug 2005
Established the value and benefits delivered by the ancillary rights businesses building a best in class organisation.
Head of Consumer Products, Europe
DreamWorks SKG3 years
Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
Established a consumer products business for this new studio and signed up some long term strategic partners.
SVP - Strategic Marketing - Toys/Preschool/Activities
Hasbro7 years
Jan 1989 - Jan 1996
Oversaw wide portfolio of brands with total turnover in excess of $400m.
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Retail & Ecommerce
- Information Technology, Data & Telecom
Role experience
- C-Level & Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
Expertise
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
- International Management
- Integrated Marketing