Simon Whittaker

Simon Whittaker is a Vice President at Ruhrpumpen, leading operations across India, the Middle East, SE Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. With a background in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Trafford Technical College, he has built an extensive career in senior sales roles at major industry players like ClydeUnion Pumps and Flowserve.

Outside of his corporate career, Simon is a dedicated outdoor enthusiast and former triathlete. He has a passion for cold water swimming, often undertaking long-distance swims, and enjoys running in locations like Snowdonia. He values the mental and physical benefits of these endurance activities.

As a Regional Manager for Flowserve in the Middle East, he was responsible for achieving a sales volume of 60 million USD in 2003.