Simon became an MW in 1997. He has held senior level roles in a number of different wine organisations, and has been the CEO of Wines of Great Britain since 2020.

Current employer: Wines of Great Britain

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Strategy, Communication

Industry sector(s): Events, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Business owner, Agency/Importer, Off trade, Buying, Consultant, Wine judge, ESG, International trade, Import/Export, Wine business strategy, Wine buying

Specialisms: Marketing wine, Investment strategies, Financial and commercial structures, Supplier/customer relationships, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Routes to market, Importation, Distribution, HORECA, Supermarket and multiple retail, Independent retail, Branding, Supply chain efficiency, Wine judging