Simon Bennett

Simon Bennett has extensive experience in IT leadership roles. From 1994 to 2004, they worked at Orion Media Marketing, where they grew from a helpdesk role to become the Head of Group IT. At Pernod Ricard EMEA, they served as the Information Systems Director from 2011 to 2016, leading the creation of regional IT platforms and implementing a successful Sales Force Automation platform. Simon then moved to Pernod Ricard Winemakers, where they held the position of IT Director from 2016 to the present. In this role, they spearheaded a technology transformation, investing in data and integration projects, accelerating eCommerce and digital marketing efforts, and implementing a successful self-service Citizen Developer initiative. Simon also led a major program to digitalize viticulture and winery operations using AI and Big Data. Overall, Simon Bennett has a proven track record of driving technology-led value and innovation in the organizations they have worked for.

Simon Bennett attended Leeds Beckett University from 1989 to 1993, where they earned a BSc degree in Information Systems for Business. In addition, they completed the Pernod Ricard Shakers Programme at INSEAD. Simon pursued a degree in Leadership, although the exact duration is not specified.