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Simon Wootton

Commander · DISC type D
Information Security Programme Manager (UK & ROI) at LKQ Europe
📍 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Simon Wootton is an ITIL v3 qualified IT Manager with over 25 years of experience in technical and senior management roles. In his current position at LKQ, he is responsible for delivering information security and compliance projects. Colleagues describe him as approachable, logical, and highly customer-focused, with expertise in managing large teams of over 30 professionals.

Passionate about making a difference, Simon consistently embraces challenges and is not afraid of change. This proactive mindset is reflected in his professional goal of continually improving IT services and his pride in his organizations work.

Unique fact: He previously managed the enhanced managed service contract for the major UK retailer, WM Morrisons, while serving as Client Services Manager at KCOM.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Information Security Programme Manager (UK & ROI)
Job Level
Middle
Location
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Candid & Clear
Impact-Driven
Decisive

They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Information Security
As a Programme Manager, he is responsible for delivering information security and compliance projects to reduce risk for LKQ in the UK and Ireland.
IT Service Management
An ITIL v3 qualified professional with deep experience in service delivery, major incident management, and continual service improvement for both internal and external customers.
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Career

Work history

8-2020
Information Security Programme Manager (UK & ROI)
LKQ Europe
1-2018 - 8-2020
IT Service Improvement Manager
Euro Car Parts Ltd.
12-2009 - 4-2017
Client Services Manager
KCOM
1-2001 - 4-2009
Head of IT Services & Delivery
Vasanta Group Ltd (formally Kingfield Heath Ltd)
2-1993 - 12-2000
IT Systems Support Manager
Kingfield Heath Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Simon Wootton - LKQ Europe - The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2014 - 2014
ITIL v3 Lifecycle Service Operations
Global Knowledge (Leeds)
2009 - 2009
ITIL v3 Service Management
Remarc Technolgies Training (QA Group)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

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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