Simon Morris

Former Chief Creative Officer at Amazon, Chairman of Object Studios, UK Marketing Hall of Fame Inductee, Co-Founder of LOVEFiLM & Former Marketing Director at Sega

Simon Morris’ Biography:

Simon Morris is one of the UK’s most influential marketing and creative leaders, best known for his role as Chief Creative Officer at Amazon and for helping to shape some of the world’s most recognisable consumer brands. With a career spanning more than three decades, Simon has driven innovation across technology, media, entertainment and e-commerce, earning a reputation as a visionary business leader. From helping establish Amazon’s global creative identity to launching groundbreaking advertising campaigns, Simon shares invaluable insights on creativity, brand building, leadership and business transformation, making him a highly sought-after keynote speaker.

Simon began his career in 1989 as Marketing Director at Sega, where he played a pivotal role in making Sonic the Hedgehog a household name. His campaigns for Sonic 2 generated record-breaking software sales and more than £1 billion in revenue. He later held senior marketing positions at BSkyB, HP and Ginger TV Productions before co-founding Football365 in 1997. In 2004, Simon became Chief Marketing Officer of LOVEFiLM International, helping build the streaming service that would later become the foundation for Amazon Prime Video. Following successful advisory and non-executive roles with companies such as Graze, he joined Amazon in 2014.

Throughout his career, Simon has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to marketing and creative excellence. He was inducted into the UK Marketing Hall of Fame and has received several Emmy Award nominations for his work. His creative expertise has been applied to campaigns for major global brands including LEGO, Graze and Tails, while his leadership at Amazon helped redefine how one of the world’s largest companies communicates with customers on a global scale.

Today, Simon serves as Chairman of several innovative businesses, including Novel, DiO and Object Studios. He is also a Governor of the Museum of London and a Partner and Senior Advisor at Adoreum Partners. Combining entrepreneurial success with corporate leadership experience, Simon offers audiences unique perspectives on creativity, disruption, innovation and building brands that stand the test of time.

Why Hire Simon Morris?

Simon Morris is hired to speak for his unrivalled experience leading creative and marketing strategies for some of the world’s most successful brands. Drawing on lessons from Sega, LOVEFiLM, Amazon and numerous high-growth businesses, he delivers engaging presentations on innovation, customer engagement, digital transformation and brand storytelling. Audiences benefit from practical insights into building iconic brands, fostering creative cultures and navigating rapidly changing markets. His first-hand experience developing globally recognised campaigns and scaling businesses makes his keynote sessions relevant, inspiring and highly actionable for leaders and organisations.

Simon Morris’ Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Simon Morris’ remarkable career:

• 2024 – Became Chairman of Object Studios, helping guide the creative technology company’s strategic growth and development.
• 2024 – Appointed Chairman of DiO, providing leadership and commercial expertise to support business expansion.
• 2023 – Became Non-Executive Chairman of JAAQ, supporting the growth of the innovative mental wellbeing platform.
• 2023 – Appointed Chairman of Novel, contributing strategic oversight to the media and entertainment business.
• 2023 – Became Governor of the Museum of London, helping shape the future direction of one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.
• 2022 – Joined Adoreum Partners as Partner and Senior Advisor, advising organisations on growth, innovation and marketing strategy.
• 2018 – Served as Chief Creative Officer at Amazon, leading global creative vision and major international advertising campaigns.
• 2014 – Joined Amazon as Director of Advertising EU, beginning a decade-long leadership career within the company.
• 2004 – Became Chief Marketing Officer of LOVEFiLM International, helping build the business that became the foundation for Amazon Prime Video.
• 1989 – Joined Sega as Marketing Director and led campaigns that transformed Sonic the Hedgehog into a global entertainment phenomenon.