Simon Calver

Internationally renowned CEO, Simon Calver has spearheaded the likes of LOVEFiLM and Mothercare to global success, and now he’s supporting other corporate clients in replicating that success. Through his recent roles as a serial chairman for multinational brands and as a seasoned keynote speaker, Simon is influencing the future of retail business with his first-hand expertise. When booking Simon for a speaking engagement you’re booking an established reputation, an evidenced performer, and an expert in his field, able to transform the future of your business. From 2005, Simon was responsible for the rapid and successful growth as theCEO of LOVEFiLM.

Taking the brand from post-start-up to an internationally used subscriber service, Simon’s capabilities as a leader ensure the triumph of any company he works with. Over the course of his seven years with LOVEFiLM, Simon secured over 1. 5 million subscribers, oversaw the sale to Amazon, and transformed the media-on-demand market. Tasked with achieving the same feat for Mothercare, Simon was onboarded in 2012, and in only two years turned a once failing business back into the market-leading babybrand operating in over 58 countries, a testament to his expertise.

Backed by decades in the industry, and a plethora of senior roles at multinational companies, Simon’s impact as a keynote speaker is undeniable. Having previously held the position of Vice President of International Sales Operations for Pepsi Cola International, and as theVice President and General Manager of Dell Inc, amongst other roles, Simon’s expertise span industries, allowing him to assist any corporate client. An expert in mergers, acquisitions and achieving turnarounds, Simon expands on these topics as a speaker, seeking to impact his experiences into the audiences he works with. Equally engaging and invaluable in his content, Simon is one of the giants of the retail world and can lead your business to become one too.