Simon Collingwood

Simon Collingwood has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. Simon started working for the AMRC in 2020 as the Head of External Relations & Communications. Prior to that, they were the Director & Head of Public Affairs at Quatro Public Relations from 2016 to 2020. From 2018 to 2019, they worked as the Interim Vice President Communications at Atkins. Simon also served as a Non-Executive Director at FLYING FUTURES C.I.C from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, they were a Board Member of the Trade and Investment Advisory Board at Sheffield City Region from 2017 to 2019. Simon held various roles at Sheffield City Region, including being a Member of the Property & Construction Sector Group from 2013 to 2016. Simon was also an Associate Director at Counter Context Ltd from 2013 to 2016 and a Member of the Council at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce from 2014 to 2016. Simon'searly work experience includes roles at the Department for International Trade (DIT) as the HM Consul & Regional Director (Southern USA) from 2011 to 2012 and as the HM Consul & Deputy Director USA from 2008 to 2011.

Simon Collingwood's education history begins in 1994 when they attended Staffordshire University. Simon pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government, which they completed in 1997. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Leeds in 1997 and completed a Master of Arts degree, focusing on Political Theory and Philosophy, in 1998. Simon then furthered their education in 2003 at Birkbeck, University of London, where they obtained a Certificate in Economics, concluding their formal education.