I’ve been in D&AD 7 times
I’ve sat on the D&AD Jury
Roses, Roses and more Roses
Campaign Posters
One Show
Founder of Broadbent Cheatham Veazey - creator inadvertently of The Chip Shops
Simon has an extensive management experience with exposure to executive/management positions as Creative and Design Director of various creative agencies. He is one of the most awarded creatives in the regions, with Epicas, One Show, Campaign Poster and seven D&AD and numerous Roses awards to his name. He has also had the privilege and honour of Judging for D&AD.
Over recent years he has prioritised digital technology and channels over traditional ones to ensure brands stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. His approach is rooted in the understanding that customer expectations and the digital environment are constantly changing, necessitating swift adaptation.
With a targeted marketing approach he believes in leveraging online mediums such as email, social media, UGC content, blogs, and websites to reach audiences more effectively and personal.
Over recent years, Simon has concentrated on team development within agencies, specifically educating creative minds on the importance of simplicity by creating highly impactful campaigns that communicate the brand truth.
He has a relentless passion for the industry that only grows and has a desire to achieve everyday.
Strong project management and facilitation skills
Good interpersonal skills
Capability to work within, and lead teams
Ability on both print and electronic communications
Takes ownership of a project in terms of creativity and delivers on time
Good Mac skills
Kevin Murphy - Managing Director
The Foundry
Bertie (Simon) was a creative director at Connectpoint Group, latterly rebranded as Amaze plc, for 11 years. During that time he helped to develop the creative standing of the agency as well as a number of its staff.
Bertie won numerous awards, born out of his passion for creativity, and developed his thinking through the line - allowing it to bring ideas to life through a variety of on and offline media.
Bertie understands the importance of profit - and how to make it! He is also capable of inspiring those who work alongside him.
He is a conscientious worker, self motivated and possesses extremely strong Mac skills.
Nick Bradshaw - Managing Partner
Amaze plc
From a professional point of view, Bertie has had bundles of experience in creating TV campaigns and his enthusiasm and tenacity are relentless. He’s funny, pragmatic, ingenious and quick on his feet. He stands his ground when he feels the need to but is also a great collaborator, not afraid to allow an idea to evolve into something new if he can see where you’re going with it.
We have worked together from Didsbury to Dubai and I have enjoyed every minute of it. We recently did a couple of ads together which (thanks to the length and nature of our association), were quite simply the smoothest and nicest-to-be on shoots I can remember.
Bluey Durrant
Director
The Gate Films
Awards & honours
I’ve sat on the D&AD Jury
I’ve been in D&AD 7 times
I’ve had work in the Roses (Regional Awards) every year since 1989 (well nearly every year),
Campaign Posters
One Show