Simon has spent nearly 30 years working in sales & marketing of consumer goods in the UK. Selling goods to retailers from high department stores (Harrods) to supermarkets (Tesco) in the UK and abroad (Disney). This involved developing and sourcing goods from Asia for resale to retail groups across Europe.

As a young man, Simon worked for BASF AG in their marketing department and speaks good German. This was then followed by working for a UK manufacturer and the subsequent launch of his own business. This culminated in an offer to acquire the business from an AIM listed business. Now some years later Simon is an experienced advisor having worked on both the local Business Growth Catalyst program and EU Transition team. Simon is also an associate at Bellotas based in North Yorkshire, where Simon supports as a business advisor and helps SMEs facing challenges in the UK. Simon focuses on digital marketing and website development and is passionate about online and helping businesses wanting to become more sustainable.