Simon Morris
Transform creative leadership with Simon Morris, speaker and former Amazon Chief Creative Officer. Simon works with global brands to drive innovation and digital storytelling excellence, delivering Emmy-nominated expertise from pioneering ventures including LOVEFiLM and the Alexa Super Bowl campaign.
London, United Kingdom
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Simon's career began at SEGA, where he launched the brand in the UK and made Sonic the Hedgehog a household name, achieving record-breaking sales with Sonic 2, generating over £1 billion in revenue. After SEGA, he held senior positions at Sky UK and Ginger Television Productions, where he developed impactful content and marketing strategies. He went on to co-found LOVEFiLM, a pioneering video rental and streaming service that laid the groundwork for Amazon Prime Video, and Football 365, one of the first major dot-com success stories.
During his time at Amazon, Simon led high-profile campaigns such as the Emmy-nominated Alexa Super Bowl series and the Climate Pledge advertising launch. His entrepreneurial drive has seen him serve as a founding investor and non-executive director at Graze and Tails, and advise LEGO on its move into film and television. Today, he continues to shape the creative and technology sectors as Chairman of various trailblazing organisations, while also serving as Governor of the Museum of London.
Audiences benefit from Simon’s deep insights into building creativity-driven businesses, mental models for innovation, and lessons from working with some of the world’s most successful companies. His presentations equip organisations with practical strategies to unlock creativity and achieve measurable business results.
Book Simon to inspire your teams to think boldly and use creativity as a powerful engine for growth.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Simon Morris shares his extensive experience at the crossroads of creativity and commerce. He has successfully utilised innovative thinking to develop brands, products, and disruptive businesses, ranging from startups to global leaders. Attendees will learn how to harness creativity to drive commercial success and gain insights into building impactful brands in today's competitive landscape.
In this session, Simon Morris outlines essential frameworks applicable to organisations of all sizes. He discusses how to approach creative objectives, effective measurement, and key principles for organisational management. Attendees will gain valuable insights into adapting these models to enhance their own practices and drive success within their teams.
Simon Morris, a senior creative with experience at renowned organisations like Virgin, Sky, Autonomy, and Amazon, has reported to industry giants such as Branson, Murdoch, Bezos, and Lynch. He will share insights into the common practices of these leading companies and their approaches to embracing creativity. Attendees will learn how to foster innovation and creativity within their own organisations, drawing inspiration from the successes of these influential figures.
Simon Morris explores how neurodiversity can serve as a powerful asset for creative entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn to harness their unique perspectives and experiences, transforming challenges into strengths that can drive innovation and success in their professional lives.
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