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Simon Bourne

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Chief Executive Officer at Marshalls plc
📍 Ramsbottom, England, United Kingdom

Simon Bourne is the Chief Executive Officer of Marshalls plc, a role he assumed after more than a decade in various senior operational and commercial positions within the company. He is a commercially focused leader with a background in manufacturing and supply chain, holding an MBA from The Open University.

Outside of his executive duties, Simon is a strong advocate for professional development, often speaking about his own career journey which began with an apprenticeship. He is passionate about fostering talent and celebrating the success of his colleagues as they advance through similar programs.

He started his own career as an apprentice and is passionate about seeing others succeed through the same path.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ramsbottom, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Operational Excellence
His career progression from COO to CEO and focus on the "Transform & Grow" strategy highlight a commitment to improving operational performance and financial discipline.
Apprenticeships & Development
He frequently posts about the value of apprenticeships, mentioning that he started his own journey this way and finds it resonant to see colleagues achieve great things through them.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Marshalls plc
6-2024
MPA Board Member
Mineral Products Association
5-2024 - 11-2025
Chief Commercial Officer
Marshalls plc
4-2022 - 5-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Marshalls plc
11-2021 - 2-2024
Chair MPA Precast
MPA Precast
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Education
2-2003 - 1-2006
mba
The Open University
2-2000 - 1-2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
The University of Bolton
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