Simon Calver is a successful businessman, best known for his former roles as the CEO of LOVEFiLM International and Mothercare. Currently working as the Chairperson of Musclefood and Firefly Learning and the Chairman of the UK Business Angels Association, Simon has managed countless highly successful businesses over his career, sitting at the helm of workforces 1500 people big and turning over impressive profits. Now booked as a speaker for corporate events, Simon is sought for his expertise in business and covers topics focused on management and leadership.
Entering the working world as a graduate trainee with Unilever, Simon progressed to become a Brand Manager for Unilever. Working here for three years, Simon was then appointed as a Senior Associate of Deloitte Consulting before joining the PepsiCo franchise as the UK Marketing Director for Pepsi Co. Working with the firm for over eight years, Simon has also been the VP and General Manager of Pepsi Cola UK and Ireland and the VP of International Sales Operations for Pepsi Cola International. Simon has also been the VP and General Manager of Dell Inc and the COO of Riverdeep.
In 2005, Simon became the CEO of LOVEFiLM International. In this role, Simon oversaw huge growth for the company, working with them from start-up to having over 1.5 million subscribers to their services. After several years, Simon sold LOVEFiLM to Amazon and became the CEO of Mothercare in 2012. During his time with Mothercare, Simon led the restoration of UK operations and was able to secure accelerated growth in over 58 countries. Simon has also been the Chairman of ChemistDirect.co.uk, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of MOO, Advisory Board member of Seven Hills and a Managing Partner and Head of Investment for BGF – becoming one of the founding partners of the £200m BGF Ventures investment vehicle.
Outside of business, Simon is completing a 3000-mile row across the Atlantic to raise £100k for teenage mental health. With such a successful career to his name, Simon has now become a popular choice to have speak at corporate events. Sought to share stories from his time as CEO of Mothercare and LOVEFiLM, Simon shares his expertise on leadership, management, investing, strategy, organisational design and technology. Having spoken for the likes of Ernst & Young and Plymouth University, Simon is commended for being ‘inspirational’, ‘down to earth and honest’. When looking for an expert businessman to share his knowledge at your event, Simon Calver will leave audiences feeling inspired.
