Simon Jacobs

Simon Jacobs is an experienced professional in the fields of marketing and recruitment, currently serving as General Manager for Saudi Arabia at EF Education First since September 2024. Prior to this role, Simon held various positions at Navitas from May 2009 to May 2024, including General Manager for Marketing and Recruitment for South Asia and North Asia, and European Recruitment Director across multiple regions. Simon's earlier career includes roles as a Freelance Copywriter at Bubblegum Tree, an SEO & Copywriting Executive at Netbasic Ltd, and a Senior SEO Copywriter at Fuse Marketing. Simon's experience also encompasses a brief period as a Sub-Editor at the Press Association and training as an Officer Cadet in the British Army. Educationally, Simon holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Military and International History from The University of Salford.