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Simon Whittle

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Commercial Director - Ambient at Morrisons
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Simon Whittle serves as the Commercial Director for Ambient at Morrisons, leveraging a long-standing career within the company across various director-level roles in convenience, online, and wholesale. His deep expertise in the UK grocery sector is complemented by a degree in Sport Management from Northumbria University, blending commercial strategy with operational leadership.

Outside of work, Simon is a dedicated distance runner who has completed multiple half-marathons and the London Marathon. He combines his passion for running with philanthropy, actively fundraising for charities like Clic Sargent, which supports children and young people with cancer, demonstrating a strong commitment to community and personal well-being.

He once completed five half-marathons as part of his training regimen for the London Marathon, all to support a childrens cancer charity.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Commercial Director - Ambient
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Ambient Grocery Strategy
As Commercial Director for Ambient, he is directly responsible for the commercial strategy and performance of all non-refrigerated goods at Morrisons.
Retail Leadership
His career progression through multiple director roles at Morrisons showcases his extensive experience in leading commercial teams in the competitive UK supermarket sector.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Commercial Director - Ambient
Morrisons
1-2023 - 4-2024
Non Executive Director
Association of Convenience Stores
2-2022 - 3-2024
Commercial Director - Convenience
Morrisons
8-2020 - 2-2022
Category Director - Online & Wholesale
Morrisons
2-2019 - 8-2020
Head of Trading - Commercial Operations
Morrisons
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Education
2008 - 2011
Sport Management
Northumbria University
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