Simon Almond

Simon Almond has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Simon began their career as a Buyer at 1st Stop DIY Ltd. in 1992 and later worked as a Product/Marketing Manager at Rubbermaid Home Products. In 2001, they joined Shop Direct Group as a Buyer before joining METRO/MAKRO Cash and Carry in 2004, where they worked as a Buyer. In 2006, they became the Managing Director at Cobalt Manufacturing and then moved to MGB METRO GROUP Buying HK Ltd as a Product Manager in 2007. In 2010, they took on the role of Head of Procurement & Category Management - region Asia at Metro Cash and Carry International GmbH, where they supported the FMCG business development in Region Asia. Simon then transitioned to METRO AG in 2014, where they held various roles including Global Category Director, Global Insights and Innovations Director, and currently serves as the Vice President of Business Development.

Simon Almond obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing, where they studied from 1997 to 1999.