Simon Collins

Skilled facilitator in soft commodity and luxury branded sectors

Simon Collins is a seasoned leader in the luxury branded sector with extensive experience in global markets such as China, India, Japan, Middle East, and the EU. His expertise lies in creating distribution networks, establishing agency links, forming licensing/franchise partnerships, and securing funding for brands in collaboration with PE investors and registered VC funds. Simon's educational background includes a focus on Italian Language and Literature, financial accounting, and studies at St Edwards School in Oxford. He has held prominent roles such as Chief Executive Officer at The Sales Advisory Ltd, CEO at Catan Retail Ltd, and Business Development Director at Jawad Business Group, among others. Simon has also served in leadership positions at renowned brands like Aspinal of London, Johnstons of Elgin, and Pringle of Scotland.

Highlights

Mar 16 · hcgroup.global

Simon Collins, Director and Chairperson at HC Group: “My role ...

Experience

Director at The Sales Advisory Ltd (October 2018 - May 2023)

Business Development Director at Jawad Business Group (February 2016 - January 2018, Bahrain), International Business Development Consultant at Fired Earth (July 2014 - January 2016, London, United Kingdom)

Education

Farnham Language School (Italian Language and Literature, Pass with Distinction, 1988 - 1989); The Institute of Directors (Financial accounting courses for non-financial directors, Pass with Distinction, 1996 - 1997); St Edwards School Oxford (1977 - 1982)