Simon Fcips

Simon Leigh FCIPS is the Managing Director at Premier Inn Hotels for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a position he has held since September 2021.1 He has an extensive background in procurement and supply chain management, with experience across various industries.

Career Highlights

• Current Role: Managing Director at Premier Inn Hotels - MENA (September 2021 - Present)1

• Board Positions:

  • Board Member at Premier Inn Hotels Qatar LLC (September 2021 - Present)1
  • Board Member at Whitbread International Sourcing - Shanghai (January 2019 - Present)1

• Previous Roles at Whitbread:

  • Group Procurement & Supply Chain Director (January 2019 - September 2021)1
  • Group Supply Chain Director (October 2017 - January 2019)1
  • Chief Procurement Officer at Costa Coffee (February 2017 - October 2017)1

• Other Notable Positions:

  • Managing Director at IQ Consulting Ltd (February 2014 - February 2017)1
  • Group Category Director - Procurement at Tesco (November 2012 - February 2014)1
  • Director of Procurement at Tarmac (April 2010 - November 2012)1

Education and Qualifications

• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (FCIPS)1
• Studied at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School (2001 - 2005)1

Under Simon Leigh's leadership, Premier Inn has continued to expand in the Middle East, with multiple properties in the UAE and Qatar.235 He has been involved in celebrating milestones such as the 15th anniversary of Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis2 and has represented the company at industry events like the Skift Global Forum East.4