JSP Safety
Simon Harrison has a diverse work experience spanning over four decades. Simon began their career as a Research and Development Engineer at Solid State Logic in 1986. Simon then joined Oxford Digital Ltd. in 1988, where they worked on cutting-edge digital audio mixing technology. The company was later acquired by Sony, leading to Harrison's role as a Principal Engineer at Sony Oxford.
In 2000, Harrison joined Klark Teknik Group as the Director of Signal Processing. Simon brought a consistent brand strategy to the company and was responsible for the research and development of both analogue and digital signal processing products for live sound.
Harrison then served as the Research and Development Director at Midas and Klark Teknik, leading the transformation of Midas into a digital console market leader. Simon successfully launched the XL8 and Pro6 consoles, establishing the company as a technology leader.
From 2010 to 2015, Harrison held General Manager roles at IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC, where they played a key role in turning the loss-making Trend Communications business into the profitable IDEAL Networks business. Simon oversaw the replacement of the entire product portfolio and targeted a new market segment for Enterprise data networks.
Most recently, Harrison worked at Softing Singapore Pte Ltd as the General Manager from 2015 to 2023, with full P&L responsibility for R&D, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing in the Asia/Pacific region. Simon specialized in hand-held test and measurement instruments for structured cabling certification.
In 2023, Harrison joined JSP Safety as the Director of RPE Research and Development.
Simon Harrison attended the University of Surrey from 1982 to 1986 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
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JSP Safety
JSP is Europe’s leading independent manufacturer of “above the neck” Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and is committed to improving occupational safety, health and well-being of people worldwide. Our Research and Development team is designing more intuitive to operate products which perform to the highest levels across the widest range of environments, are comfortable and stylish to wear and more integrated to fit with other PPE. Working in this important sector since 1964 ‘Manufacturing for a Safer Future’ as European Leader in Industrial Head Protection, Our innovation team continue to launch pioneering new products designed to offer the ultimate in Head, Face, Eye, Hearing and Respiratory Protection. JSP PPE can be made to measure; the safety helmets, hearing products and eyewear can be customised according to individual specifications using corporate logos and colour schemes, safety messages, personal names and identity systems. We are the trusted choice for quality personal protective products with a devoted team responsive to bespoke demands, listening to customers and consistently delivering promises. JSP products are sold exclusively through distribution partners in over 100 countries, helping modern multi-national end users implement the most effective and efficient health and safety protection programmes worldwide. These products are manufactured under its worldwide QMS (Quality Management System) ensuring proper batch control, including testing and recording of each manufactured batch to the relevant EN standard. We are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Kitemark™ by BSI® one of the world's most recognisable symbols of quality, integrity and safety. The Kitemark™ gives our customers the reassurance they are using quality products that perform at a consistently high level. For help support or more information please call us on +44 (0) 1993 824000