Simon Cowell is an English television talent judge and mentor, music and television producer, and music talent scout (aka A&R executive). He is most recognized as a judge on the British television talent competition series Pop Idol, The X Factor, and Britain's Got Talent, and the American television singing competition shows American Idol and The X Factor. Cowell owns the... read full bio
Simon de Raadt is a visionary entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the world of e-commerce. He is the founder and CEO of HyperSKU, a company that helps online sellers expand their businesses overseas by providing end-to-end e-commerce solutions. Born and raised in the Netherlands, de Raadt has always been passionate about business and entrepreneurship. After completing his studies in... read full bio
For over 20 years, Simon Doonan has created some of the hottest window displays in the world at Barney's New York, where he is now the Creative Director. At first, Doonan's marrying of humor and fashion startled" people, he says, but his unique approach to window-dressing soon drew worldwide attention, putting Barney's on the map. He is the author of... read full bio
Simon currently works in the capacity of International Ambassador for Plymouth Gin (and if you've heard of one, you've most likely heard of the other) and overseas the On-premise portfolio specialist team for Pernod Ricard USA. Over the past seven years, this role has taken him across the globe training the experts and first-time barkeeps alike as well as directing... read full bio
Simon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player - he's one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients in the world, having received a heart transplant in 1986 when he was just 21 years old. Remarkably, Simon went on to play competitive soccer and was drafted #1 overall into the USA's Major Indoor Soccer League just three years after... read full bio
Simon Mainwaring is the founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that accelerates growth and impact for purpose-driven brands. His first book, We First, is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. It was named an Amazon Top Ten Business Book, 800CEORead Top Five Marketing Book, strategy+business named it the Best Business Marketing Book of the... read full bio
World-famous chef, writer, and broadcaster Simon Majumdar has devoted the second half of his life to realizing his dream of "Go Everywhere." Consume everything. He has visited dozens of nations worldwide as well as all fifty states on this voyage. His three novels, EAT MY GLOBE, EATING FOR BRITAIN, and FED, WHITE, AND BLUE, chronicle his journey to become an... read full bio
Simon Rogers is a data editor, analyzer, journalist, writer, and speaker. He has written a variety of different books and papers, including Facts Are Sacred: The Power of Data. Rogers has also written infographics for childrens books, was the launch news editor of the Guardians United Kingdom data site, and has three Guardian books including How Slow Can You Waterski... read full bio
Before moving to Columbia in 1993, Sir Simon Schama, University Professor of Art History and History, taught at Cambridge, Oxford and Harvard. He received his education at Christ's College, Cambridge. His classes have included the British Empire, Ruskin, Victorian society, English and French art and politics, and the English Gothic Revival. In addition to his latest series, "The Power of Art,"... read full bio
Simon T. Bailey, a widely respected speaker, author, and consultant, is a pioneer in enabling people and organizations to realize their full potential. Bailey has had a huge impact via his work and continues to be an inspiration for change on a global scale because of his genuine commitment to assisting people in discovering their inner brilliance. The Imagination Institute, Inc.... read full bio
Simon Winchester, best-selling author, journalist, and broadcaster, has worked as a foreign correspondent for most of his career and lectures widely at universities, geological and historical societies, and libraries. His New York Times best-seller, The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom, details the remarkable story of Joseph... read full bio
Dr. Simone Ahuja is an innovation expert, best-selling author, and business school advisor who teaches organizations how to act more like fast and frugal startups, to drive sustainable innovation. Ahuja is an expert in business growth and trends, consumer trends, innovation, marketing and risk management and she works with associations, board meetings and executive briefings, corporations, senior management groups and... read full bio
Simone Giertz is a Swedish YouTuber, inventor, maker, host and robotics enthusiast. Giertz has previously studied engineering physics but dropped out after a year and started creating inventions after being inspired by the open-source hardware community in Stockholm. Giertz nickname that she gave herself on YouTube is “queen of shitty robots” and on her channel she creates mechanical robots that... read full bio
When Simone Manuel won the gold medal in Rio, the entire world fell in love with her. Since then, Simone has demonstrated that she has a personable demeanor and the tenacity and fortitude to give her all in the greatest situations. Simone became the unquestioned face of U.S. sprint after becoming the first African American woman to bring home two... read full bio
Sinclair Beecham graduated from the Polytechnic of Central London in 1983 after studying Urban Estate Management, where he met Julian Metcalfe. He then joined Crest Estates, a property developer as development and marketing executive. In 2002 McDonald's reached an agreement to acquire a minority interest in Pret A Manger. Founders Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham said. In 2009 Sinclair Beecham... read full bio
He gained notoriety when he won silver in the Atlanta Games and then went on to win gold at the Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London Olympic Games, making him the most successful Olympic sailor of all time and the most successful British sailor in history. Since he was young, Sir Ben Ainslie, one of the most well-known sailors in the world, has... read full bio
Sir John Armitt is an English civil works engineer and current chairman of the United Kingdom's National Infrastructure Commission. Sir John has a wealth of experience working with the government at the ministerial level as well as in the building, engineering and transportation industries. Having served as Chair of the Government Commission on the Thames Estuary, the Olympic Delivery Authority and the... read full bio
One of the longest serving and most successful leaders of a blue-chip company and a highly regarded businessman, Sir Stuart Hampson was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for 14 years until his retirement in March 2007. A popular and likeable businessman, Sir Stuart joined the partnership in February 1982 following a twelve year career in the Civil Service. After... read full bio
Since her early days as an NBC Network executive overseeing Late Night Television in New York, Sissy Biggers has had a significant impact on every broadcast platform. Her on-camera career began with Lifetime Television and the Food Network, where she hosted "Ready, Set, Cook," the network's inaugural cooking competition. On NBC's Today Show, Sissy frequently discusses current kitchen and home goods... read full bio
Sister Souljah is an American author, activist, recording artist, and film producer who is best known for her criticism of Bill Clinton’s remarks about race in the United States during his presidential campaign. Souljah was born in Bronx, New York, and she has earned her B.A. in American History and African Studies from Rutgers University. She has also taken a... read full bio
