Simon Butterfield

Simon Butterfield is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades in various industries. Currently serving as Head of Procurement-Operations at Heathrow since February 2022, Simon previously held the position of Head of Procurement at The AA from January 2016 to February 2022, where responsibilities included managing a budget of over £350 million and a supplier network of over 1,500, while implementing award-winning procurement strategies and systems. Prior roles include Sourcing Manager at Hertz, Category Manager at Monarch Airlines, Procurement Manager at Siemens Enterprise Communications and easyJet, and Buyer at DSG International. Simon's career is marked by a consistent focus on enhancing procurement processes, managing substantial spend portfolios, and delivering significant savings across multiple sectors.