Simon Abbott

Simon Abbott possesses extensive experience in global purchasing and procurement, currently serving as the Global Purchasing Director for the Mechanical and Raw Material Commodity Group at Marelli since June 2006. Previous roles include Vice President at CALSONIC KANSEI EUROPE PLC and various positions at Calsonic KANSEI Europe, where responsibilities encompassed the management of purchasing and regional product direction in climate systems. Earlier experience includes serving as a Senior Purchase Manager overseeing HVAC and electronics, and a Supplier Account Manager at Corus, successfully leading a team focused on sourcing and contract negotiation. Abbott's career began at Nissan Motor Manufacturing Ltd. as a Purchasing Controller, where sourcing of automotive parts and raw materials was managed. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University and a BSc in Surveying and Geography from Newcastle University.