Simon Presswell

Background

About Simon Presswell

The golden thread which runs throughout my career is driving significant growth through a combination of strategy and execution, making the complex simple and delivering lasting results. Typically, I help boards who are challenged by one of more of the following :> Some need to pivot their business models offensively, defensively or as result of a major event, but are struggling to effectively execute. They need strategic thought and constructive challenge with a capable team who has the capacity to executive and deliver results.> Others require an emotional and cultural intelligent leader who aligns the company, its resources and energy on a vision, mission and purpose.> And a few are simply just stuck. They need someone to turn insight and data into clear, actionable and sustained results. This is what I do and what I have achieved. My Experience: Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and President across Television, Media, Sport, Ticketing, Live Music, Entertainment, SaaS and Political Intelligence in Plc and Private Equity backed businesses. A demonstrable track record in transformation, turnaround and restructuring within digital brands in both B2C and B2B sectors. Highly successful M&A expertise and organic strategies to scale up successful businesses. Over achiever who secures improved multiples and strong exits with significant capital upside. Confident in defining strategy, articulating and evidencing the investor story to shareholders. Expert in: Sport, eSports, eGames, Streaming, OTT, Live Events, Music, Festivals, Comedy, Theatre, Ticketing, Sponsorship, Facilities, Venues, Food, Market Place, Insight, BI, e-commerce, Digital, Subscriptions, SaaS, PaaS, Transformation, Restructuring and Turnarounds, Data, Business and Political Intelligence, Television, Available to operate in: UK | Europe | USA Available to work as: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)| Managing Director (MD)| President | Chief Operating Officer (COO)| Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)| Chief Digital Officer (CDO)