Simon has been working in Retail DIY and Trade Building Materials management for 37 years. His career started with B&Q in 1987 at its Llandudno store; followed by management roles in, Queensferry, Wrexham, Lancaster, Chorley, Altrincham and eventually opening the new Jersey store. Simon was promoted to Area Director Channel Islands, before leaving B&Q to join Normans Builders Merchants in 2001 as Project Manager. Simon joined the Board of Directors as Commercial Director in 2005; and promoted to Managing Director in 2010.