Simon Bennett

Co-Founder / CEO at AOE Creative

Simon Bennett has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the gaming and esports industry. Simon is currently working as an Advisor at Overcome and as the Co-Founder / CEO of BlastRadius.agency. Prior to this, Simon co-founded and served as CEO of AoE Creative, a creative agency specializing in gaming and esports. Simon also founded and directed WE ARE SEED Ltd, focusing on growing competitive gaming communities through engagement and broadcasting. Simon served as the VP of Marketing at Infinite Esports & Entertainment, where they supported and advised companies such as OpTic Gaming and Houston Outlaws. Simon also held positions at FACEIT, Razer, Wargaming.net, and Blizzard Entertainment, gaining experience in partnerships, marketing, and esports management. Simon started their career as a science teacher.

Simon Bennett completed their education in a chronological order. From 2000 to 2003, they attended the University of Plymouth where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology, with a focus on Environmental Ecology and Geography. Following this, they pursued further studies at the University of Southampton from 2005 to 2007, earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a specialization in Science.

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  • Co-Founder / CEO

    November, 2018 - present