Simon Ellison

Simon Ellison was a Cell & Gene Therapy Service Director at World Courier, recognized as a catalyst in the cell therapy market who blended entrepreneurial drive with strong relationship-building skills to foster long-term revenue. They played a pivotal role in the Catapult team, overseeing a portfolio of projects and leading NHSBT to establish itself as the UK’s largest cell therapy CMO. With significant experience in various leadership positions, Simon optimized supply chains and logistics, generating innovative strategies like the "seamless freight" initiative to support commercialization. Simon earned an MBA from Oxford Brookes University and held additional qualifications from prestigious institutions including Harvard Business School.