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Simon is a highly respected figure across a multitude of industries and is a truly accomplished business consultant and compelling speaker.<\/p>\n

He has enjoyed a highly successful and diverse career, beginning at the internationally renowned Hult Ashridge Executive Education. A highly respected senior executive spanning multiple business sectors, Simon\u2019s previous positions and those he holds today reflect his work with FTSE 100 and 250 companies, AIM listings, privately owned and family businesses.<\/p>\n

He has undertaken a range of consultancy projects with a number of leading UK companies that have proved highly effective and transformative.<\/p>\n

When delivering lectures and speaking at events, his diverse experience, coupled with his self-effacing nature, gives him the credence to talk to audiences across a wide range of sectors. Open, relatable and engaging, he will share business scenarios and case studies along with amusing anecdotes about when things didn\u2019t quite go to plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” delay=”100″][nectar_cta btn_style=”arrow-animation” heading_tag=”h4″ text_color=”#ffffff” button_color=”extra-color-1″ button_color_hover=”#000000″ link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” display=”block” link_text=”View portfolio” url=”#career” padding_top=”10″ padding_right=”40″ padding_bottom=”10″ padding_left=”40″ margin_top=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”none” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”4%” top_padding_tablet=”20%” bottom_padding_tablet=”10%” top_padding_phone=”20%” bottom_padding_phone=”10%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”6057″ animation=”None” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text]\u201cWhat could they be known for that could stand the test of time? To have the best carrier bag in London \u2013 resilient and well-made, so people would use them to carry their work stuff in. It then became permanent \u2013 and it\u2019s still alive and kicking to this day!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Simon Gulliford[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left”][image_with_animation image_url=”6028″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” top_padding_tablet=”16%” top_padding_phone=”20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”speaking” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n

Speaking<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Simon is a popular speaker for both business strategy by day and informing and entertaining after dinner. Having undertaken engagements across the globe and in conjunction with presidents and prime ministers, Simon holds his own.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”extra-color-2″ animate=”yes” custom_height=”30px”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”45px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1603897944602{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]\n
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Instilled in him at an early age with his journey through school in the Welsh mining valleys, Simon personifies a \u2018can do\u2019 attitude. He has a rare blend of confidence and modesty \u2013 which he uses to chime with his audience, both energising and empowering them.<\/p>\n

Because he doesn\u2019t rely on notes, Simon is completely engaged with the audience and has the flexibility to take his talks in different directions. He enjoys presenting to any cohort \u2013 from experienced professionals who are looking for a new outlook, to those who are starting their career journeys.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” top_padding_tablet=”16%” bottom_padding_tablet=”16%” top_padding_phone=”16%” bottom_padding_phone=”16%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#e5e0da” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”center” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”To find out more about Simon or if you are interested in contacting him for an upcoming event please contact us.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”see-through” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” url=”mailto:gullifordoffice@gmail.com?subject=Website Enquiry” text=”Get in touch” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” top_padding_tablet=”16%” top_padding_phone=”20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”speaking” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]\n

Business Leader & Consultant<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Working for directly for Chairman and Chief Executives at some of the UK\u2019s most high-profile FTSE 100 businesses, Simon has developed a reputation for being a highly competent senior executive, who can be relied on for delivering complex and transformative business projects.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css_animation=”fadeInUp”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”7\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”extra-color-2″ animate=”yes” custom_height=”30px”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”45px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1617287500936{margin-top: 15px !important;}”]He has engaged on projects for international airline operators, global finance organisations, high street retailers, leading automotive brands as well as publishers of the UK\u2019s most popular magazines.<\/p>\n

It is this diversity of experience coupled with clear strategic thinking that makes him a much sought-after executive resource.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” bottom_padding=”4%” bottom_padding_tablet=”16%” bottom_padding_phone=”16%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” id=”career” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInUp”]\n

Career<\/h2>\n

Portfolio highlights<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6085″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

Barclays<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]As Head of Global Marketing, Simon oversaw a fundamental shift in the marketing strategy across the world ensuring it was 100% aligned with the overall business strategy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6086″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

Hendy Group<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]\n
Simon has worked with the owners of Hendy for several years, overseeing a fundamental shift from complex family ownership and loss-making operations to a highly valued and respected automotive group.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6090″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

Selfridges<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]\n
Many people will recognise the famous Selfridges yellow bag. Simon led the team that redefined the entire Selfridges shopping experience, making shopping an occasion and not just an everyday occurrence.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6088″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

Standard Life<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]\n
Simon was part of the executive team that ultimately kept the business alive following the 2008 financial crash. The future of the business lay not as a mutual organisation but as a leading publicly quoted financial organisation.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”2%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6091″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

WorldPay<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]Following the buyout from RBS, as Chief Marketing Officer, Simon helped align the business in a single brand across all territories. This involved establishing the marketing function, recruiting senior personnel and implementing a whole raft of marketing methodologies and approaches including new segmentation models, creation of an Insight function, a new visual identity and adoption of a new marketing planning system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_phone=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_position=”all” bottom_margin_phone=”30px” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”5px” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”1px” column_border_color=”#e5e0da” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][image_with_animation image_url=”6092″ animation=”Grow In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default”]\n

EasyJet<\/h3>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]Over a 3 year period in the role of Chief Marketing Officer, Simon worked closely with the CEO to recover the corporate market post the financial crisis of 2008\/9 and in the process reposition the future market for Easyjet. 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And I want to give people that energy \u2013 the confidence to stretch themselves. And the best way to do that is by telling stories, by revealing bits of yourself about when you\u2019ve screwed up and when you\u2019ve got things right \u2013 but also just saying to people: \u201cIt\u2019s ok to have a go\u201d. 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Simon has a wealth of experience with some of the most prestigious names and institutions in the country:<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”9%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” 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