Simon Knapp

Simon Knapp's work experience includes:

- Director - Global Client Development at Advantage Group International since 2023.

- Senior Director - Sales; Americas Europe & Oceania at Beam Suntory from 2016 to 2023. Simon led global teams in various locations and was responsible for financial performance and the execution of the commercial strategy.

- Director - Global Customer Sales, Category, and Commercial Strategy at Beam Suntory from 2019 to 2022. Simon was involved in creating and implementing category management and commercial excellence strategies.

- Commercial Director - Global Travel Retail at Beam Suntory from 2016 to 2022. Simon led a team covering commercial, marketing, and finance functions, representing multiple premium spirits brands.

- Sales Director at Mars from 2013 to 2016, where they developed and executed the sales strategy for Mars Chocolate Brands in international travel retail markets.

- National Sales Manager at Mars from 2009 to 2013, where they led a team focused on vending machine sales and consumables contracting, achieving business turnaround and team engagement improvement.

- Regional Sales Manager at Mars in 2009.

Simon Knapp attended Hedingham School & 6th Form, although specific dates and degree details are unavailable. Afterwards, they pursued a Bachelor's degree Level 9 (SCQF) in Certificate in Company Direction at the Institute of Directors (IoD) from 2020 to 2021. In 2022, they obtained a Diploma in Company Direction - SCQF Level 13 from the IoD. Lastly, in 2023, Simon completed a Certificate in Developing Strategy for Value Creation from the London Business School.