Simon has worked for over 25 years for various publishers, mainly in production related roles. He started his career learning all about production from author manuscript to bound book. Since then, he has worked for Academic Publishers and as his career has progressed moved further down the production process to be an expert in printing and binding, and supply chain activities. He has also worked in the USA, and has a global view of publishing process as a result of this. His most recent role was as Head of Supply Chain Operations at Cambridge University Press.

Simon is passionate about producing beautiful books in all formats and technologies to the appropriate quality. He expertise covers product management; operations management, supply chain management; strategic planning; budgeting and forecasting; project management; change management; process redesign; problem solving and team leadership. He has run a number of RFPs during his time at Cambridge University Press. Simon is regarded as a strong and supportive leader who actively promotes a coaching environment of continual improvement and best practice. He enjoys working with people to help them develop their careers.

Since leaving Cambridge University Press, Simon has worked as the Environmental Consultant for Book Industry Communication Ltd (BIC) and the General Manager, Books for the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF). In both these roles Simon’s focus has been on sustainability and environmental issues leading a number of projects to help inform the book industry about sustainability. Simon has also organised and facilitated a number of seminars and workshops on various sustainability topics such as EUDR (European Union Deforestation Regulations).