Simone Drinkwater

Simone Drinkwater possesses extensive experience in business development and partnerships management, currently serving as Lead Partnerships Manager at UCAS since September 2021, where responsibilities include forging strategic partnerships aligned with the organization’s mission in education. Prior roles include Business Development Manager at Jolly Learning Ltd, where Simone developed business opportunities to enhance literacy skills globally, and Head of Implementation (New Business) at UCAS, focusing on growth strategies and customer service excellence. Valuable experience was gained as VP of Business Development and Managing Director at The Casemate Group, leading efforts in global publishing and distribution for various specialist areas. Additional qualifications include a Senior Content Acquisition Account Manager position at Ingram Content Group and earlier roles at Casemate and Osprey Publishing. Simone holds a BA Hons in Publishing from Oxford Brookes University, obtained in 2000.