Simon Aldersley

Simon Aldersley currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Inovara Group since January 2025, overseeing operations across multiple countries within the pan-European lighting sector, including supply chain management and warehouse operations. Previously, Simon held the position of Global Product Strategy Director at Axalta from November 2022 to December 2024, where responsibilities included developing product strategies for the vehicle refinish market. As Global Technical Director at U-POL LTD from May 2015 to November 2022, Simon played a pivotal role in transforming the business and leading its integration following acquisition by Axalta. Earlier roles include Team Leader at Castrol, Technical Support Manager at AkzoNobel, and Group Leader at ICI Paints, where Simon managed various product development and technical support initiatives. Simon's educational background includes an MBA from Warwick Business School, a PhD in Polymer Science from Durham University, and a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from The University of Sheffield.