'I have worked with Simon for over twenty years in multiple capacities and disciplines interacting both as an agency colleague and business client.  His passion for client service and using his extensive experience to make the complex simple has consistently driven positive business results.'

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James Mackenzie

Chief Investment Officer EssenceMediacom

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'Simon is one of the sharpest commercial minds in UK media. His depth of experience across agency, digital, and tech makes him a rare breed. He is someone who can advise on all areas of our industry, adding significant value to clients, agencies, and media businesses.'

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Rich Friar

Managing Director Starcom UK

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'I have been fortunate enough to work with Simon over a number of years in 3 different organisations.
With a wealth of experience and extensive industry knowledge, Simon balances strategic thinking with innovative problem solving and laser focused execution. He is adept at identifying market opportunities and has an exceptional aptitude for implementing strategies that deliver measurable results. His focus on operational excellence and appreciation of streamlined processes and cadences have significantly enhanced the productivity and overall performance of the business and teams he has led. Simon is an exceptional leader who seamlessly integrates operational rigor with a genuine, people-first leadership style. He leads by example, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration within the team and his ability to drive business success while nurturing a positive and supportive team environment makes him invaluable to any organisation.'

 

Clare Gorman
Senior Vice-President AVENA

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‘I have worked with Simon for over 15 years, both as a colleague on the agency side, and as a client with Simon heading up media owner sales teams. Simon is a diligent, strategic thinker who takes time to understand not only the brief, but the wider perspective and business challenges. I look forward to working with Simon for years to come.’
 

Andy Vesey

Managing Director - Commercial & Trading at Amplifi (Dentsu)

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‘I have worked with Simon on the agency side in our formative years in the industry and more recently on the sales side as he repped our business in several senior positions.  He has a wealth of experience and understanding the consumer journey through the programmatic ecosystem and has been fundamental is driving innovative solution to drive client performance.  This is underpinned with a keen commercial mind with boundless enthusiasm that is an endearing trait in business.’
 

Simon Bevan

Chief Operating Officer Havas Media

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'Simon Reed is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise in programmatic advertising, media and digital platforms . His ability to build commercially successful teams across international markets and launch both new and established offerings has made a significant impact on the success of multiple businesses. Simon would a valuable asset, team member and leader to any advertising business.'

 

Andy Hart

Founder HartSpace

 

'Simon is a passionate and successful commercial leader, who delivers excellent results for businesses. Simon is extremely well connected across media and built many successful partnerships that drive commercial success.  He is an excellent communicator and is well respected, renowned for his great character and his energetic and positive attitude.'

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Duncan Chater

Managing Director Europe Bloomberg Media

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'Simon brings a wealth of experience and expertise gleaned from over 20 years of working for small, medium and large media companies on both agency and media owner side. He has a great commercial acumen which he aligns with brilliant interpersonal skills. He’s incredibly well connected in the UK and beyond and uses his vast contact book to great effect in building truly long standing business relationships for his colleagues and clients. Shining above all this is his unique ability to cut through the noise and media buzz speak to genuinely understand a problem and articulate and facilitate the right solution.'

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Ben Peterson

Managing Director Mobkoi EMEA

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'I was lucky enough to work with Simon and benefit from his strategic input during a key time in the evolution of a burgeoning tech business in the digital advertising landscape. 

He displayed all the traits and qualities you'd hope for in senior leadership with his operational excellency at running large multi-discipline teams only being matched by his ability to innovate in a highly competitive space.' 

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Dan Owens

Founder Multilocal

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'Over the years, Simon has consistently demonstrated unparalleled management and leadership alongside deep industry expertise. His ability to seamlessly integrate innovative strategies with established practices elevates teams and projects, setting benchmarks within the industry. Simon’s profound insight into market trends and operational dynamics transforms potential challenges into opportunities for growth, making him a cornerstone of success in every endeavour.'

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Hayley Cochrane

Global Chief-Business-Officer at WeAre8

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'Simon Reed possesses a wealth of industry knowledge coupled with proven capability in operational excellence within the digital advertising arena. His profound understanding of digital ad verification further underscores his expertise, making him an invaluable asset to those striving for success in the digital sphere.'

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Robert Cootes

Vice President of Social DoubleVerify

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