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Simon John

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UK&I MD at Monks
📍 United Kingdom

Simon is an award-winning agency leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth in advertising and digital communications. As the UK & I Managing Director at Monks, he specializes in change management and building impactful partnerships. Colleagues describe him as an empathetic, engaging, and commercially-focused leader.

Outside of work, Simon serves as a Trustee for The Drive Project, an organization that utilizes the creative arts to aid in the recovery of veterans and their families. His past interests from his time at St Edwards School in Oxford include both rugby and rowing.

He is a published writer, sharing his insights on digital marketing and leadership through various online blogs and articles.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
UK&I MD
Location
United Kingdom
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Agency Growth
His career is centered on driving the growth agenda for agencies and turning around underperforming businesses and teams.
Digital Communications
He has extensive experience leading digital, social, PR, and corporate communications for agencies like JIN and Monks.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
UK&I MD
Monks
7-2023 - 8-2025
EMEA Social MD
Monks
5-2023 - 9-2023
Head of EMEA Growth
Monks
8-2020 - 4-2023
Managing Director - UK | Head of Brand - EMEA
JIN
2019 - 8-2020
Client Managing Partner
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Education
2001 - 2004
BA
Newcastle University
1995 - 2000
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St Edward's School, Oxford
1989 - 1995
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Dragon School Oxford
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