Simon Locke

Simon Locke is an accomplished Global Technology Director currently overseeing Enterprise Services at Costa Coffee since December 2022, where responsibilities include managing global technology initiatives across Finance, Supply Chain, People, and Data Platforms. Prior to this role, Simon served as Digital Transformation Delivery Lead at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, leading significant operations transformations. With extensive experience at Co-op from 2012 to 2020, Simon held various leadership positions, such as Head of IT, where strategic initiatives included Oracle HCM Cloud transformations and the establishment of a new colleague technology function supporting 100,000 employees. Simon's earlier career includes roles at The Co-operative Banking Group and Barclays, focusing on enterprise computing and global sourcing. Academic credentials include an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Durham University Business School and a BA Hons in Geography from the University of Hull.