Simon Dowling

Commercial Director at MORI

Simon Dowling has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Most recently, they worked as a Commercial Director at MORI starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Business Development Consultant at Crew Clothing Company from October 2022 to May 2023. From October 2020 to September 2022, they held the position of European & UK Business Director & Interim Geschäftsführer at Frugi - ethical, exciting, and fantastic clothes. Before that, they were the Commercial Director at Frugi from September 2018 to October 2020.

In terms of earlier roles, from 2012 to 2020, they held the position of Director - International & Business Development at 11.11 Consulting, where they focused on strategic business development. Simon was also the Head of International & Wholesale at White Stuff from October 2015 to August 2017 and the Head of Wholesale from March 2013 to October 2015. Simon'scareer at Joules involved various roles, such as Head of International & Strategic Accounts from August 2011 to October 2012, Head of Trade - UK & Europe from January 2010 to August 2011, and Strategy Consultant at Joules Clothing from March 2009 to December 2009.

Simon Dowling's earlier experiences include serving as the Commercial Director at VF Northern Europe from September 2005 to February 2009. Simon was also a Director at CIK Media from March 2005 to August 2005 and held the position of Marketing & Sales Director at The Fashion House of Michael H from September 1997 to May 2005. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Sales & Marketing at F.A.Wyatt in 1996.

Simon Dowling attended Terenure College from 1981 to 1985, where they obtained a Leaving Certificate. Simon then enrolled at Trinity College Dublin from 1986 to 1990, earning a BSc (Mgnt) degree in International Marketing. During the same period, they also studied at Technological University Dublin and completed an Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Business. In 2002, Simon participated in the Director Development Programme at the Institute of Directors (IoD). No degree was specified for this program.

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  • Commercial Director

    May, 2023 - present