Simon provides independent leadership to the Trustees, ensuring the Trust continues to act in the long-term interests of employee owners and supports the sustainable success of the practice.

In his parallel role as Independent Director on the Holdings Board, he also brings constructive challenge, oversight and advocacy - strengthening the link between Broadway Malyan’s governance, its global creative practice and its employee community.

Simon brings more than three decades of strategic, cultural and governance experience gained through a distinguished career with the John Lewis Partnership, where he held senior leadership and Board roles, including Managing Director of John Lewis Oxford Street and Peter Jones, and Group Director of Communications.

As a former Chair of the Employee Ownership Association for ten years, Simon has played an influential role in shaping national policy and governance practice across the sector.