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Simon Costello

Enigma · DISC type dci
Operations Director at Pinnacle Pet UK
📍 United Kingdom

Simon is a solution-focused senior leader with extensive experience in the insurance sector, currently serving as Operations Director at Pinnacle Pet UK. He previously held senior roles at Allianz Partners, where he led over 450 employees and managed a £17 million budget, driving significant business growth.

Outside of his professional life, Simon shows support for social causes. He has used his platform to share content and raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day, indicating a passion for community advocacy and support.

In a previous leadership position, he was responsible for a budget of £17 million and a team of over 450 employees.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Operations Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Persuasive & Assertive
Challenger
Fast Follower

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Operational Leadership
His career is defined by leading large, complex operational teams at companies like Pinnacle Pet UK and Allianz Partners, focusing on efficiency and performance.
Business Growth
He has a proven history of generating profitable growth, leading successful tender wins for major providers, and expanding business through strategic partnerships.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Operations Director
Pinnacle Pet UK
11-2021 - 9-2024
Head of Travel Operations
Allianz Partners UK and Ireland
11-2019 - 11-2021
Head of Contact Centres (Travel & Medical, Warranty, RSA & Home Emergency)
Allianz Partners UK and Ireland
4-2017 - 11-2019
Head of Travel and Warranty Operations
Allianz Partners UK and Ireland
11-2007 - 3-2009
Product Development Consultant
Aviva
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2014 - 2016
Professional Certificate in Insurance
University of Dublin
City & Guilds Level 2
Chichester College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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