Simon Betts

Simon Betts has an extensive work experience that spans over several companies. Simon started their career as a Sales Executive at London Weekend Television in 1992. Simon then worked as an Account Executive at TSMS Ltd for a brief period before joining GMTV as a Business Manager in 1995. Simon went on to become the Business Development Manager at Channel 5 in 2000, where they led the business development team and worked with both UK and international clients. After their tenure at Channel 5, Simon joined RTL AdConnect (formerly IP Network), a company owned by RTL Group, in 2015. Simon initially served as the UK & Global Client Director and was later promoted to the role of Global Client & Operations Director (UK MD). As the Global Client & Operations Director, Simon was responsible for driving revenue across the RTL portfolio in Europe and overseeing strategy for global and multi-market advertisers. In 2022, Simon took on the position of Managing Director at Gruner + Jahr IMS UK Ltd. Simon also serves as a member of the IAA UK Thought Leadership Committee. Throughout their career, Simon has demonstrated expertise in driving revenue, managing teams, and developing compelling cross-media proposals for clients.

Simon Betts attended City of London Polytechnic from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Business Studies, with a concentration in Marketing.