Simon Willats

Simon Willats serves as the Z Retail Performance Manager at Z Energy NZ, overseeing a large team of Regional Managers and the operational performance of approximately 190 retail sites, with significant responsibility for extensive sales and cost management. Previously, Simon held several leadership roles within the company, including National Lubricants Sales Manager, where strategic sales and customer satisfaction were prioritized, as well as Indirect Sales Manager and Commercial Customer Manager, focusing on key account management across various industries. With a solid foundation in retail and operations management gained from prior positions at heart Kids NZ, adidas, Pumpkin Patch, PayGlobal Limited, New Zealand Post, Mobil Oil New Zealand Ltd, and Shoe Science, Simon brings extensive experience in sales strategy development, team leadership, and relationship management. Educationally, Simon holds a Bachelor of Business Studies in Marketing and Management from Auckland University of Technology.