Simon Stimson

Simon Stimson is an accomplished procurement and contract management professional with extensive experience in the defense and automotive sectors. Currently serving as Domain Manager at MBDA since April 2024, Simon has previously held significant roles such as Project Procurement Manager at Babcock International Group, where responsibilities included managing purchasing teams for the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers and Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. Additional experience includes serving as Assistant Head of Commercial at Defence Equipment & Support, Group Contracts Manager at Lotus Cars, Strategic Senior Buyer at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, and Purchasing Manager at Revolution Seals & Bearings Ltd. Simon holds a degree in Music Technology from London Metropolitan University, obtained between 1994 and 1997.