Simon Morris is one of the UK’s most successful creative entrepreneurs. He spent many years as Chief Creative Officer at Amazon, where his leadership took the brand to a new level.
He is the creative genius behind several ground-breaking projects, including the iconic Alexa Super Bowl campaign, which attracted global attention and widespread recognition. After a career in which he established Sega in the UK market and made Sonic the Hedgehog a household name – with record sales of Sonic 2 – he was inducted into the UK Marketing Hall of Fame. His campaigns generated over a billion pounds in revenue.
Simon Morris Keynote topics
The business side of creativity
Simon Morris has spent his career at the intersection of creativity and business. He uses creativity to build successful brands, products and disruptive business models – from start-ups to global corporations.
Mental models for successful progress
There are certain models for success – ways of thinking about creative goals, measurement methods and principles for leading any organization. Simon Morris explains how to adapt them.
Working for the best
Simon has been the most senior creative leader in some of the best companies around. He recounts his time at Virgin, Sky, Autonomy and Amazon – where he reported directly to the likes of Branson, Murdoch, Bezos and Mike Lynch – and shares their common success practices in managing creativity.
Neurodiversity: The man in the mirror
As a mental health advocate, Simon Morris speaks openly about his personal journey and experience with addiction. Sober for almost 25 years, he shows how neurodiversity can be an unbeatable superpower for creative entrepreneurs.
Who is Simon Morris?
Simon’s career began in the gaming industry, where he was instrumental in the record-breaking success of Sonic 2 at SEGA. His expertise and passion for storytelling also shaped his time at Sky UK and Ginger Television Productions, where he developed high-impact content and marketing strategies.
In digital entertainment, Simon Morris is best known as the co-founder of LOVEFiLM – a pioneer in video rental and streaming that later formed the basis of Amazon’s Prime Video. His entrepreneurial spirit also led him to co-found Football 365, a major online soccer platform, and to advise leading brands such as Graze, Tails and LEGO, where he helped shape creative direction and marketing efforts.
Simon’s work has earned him multiple Emmy nominations and cemented his reputation as an outstanding creative mind in the industry. His innovative approach to marketing, branding and storytelling has redefined how brands connect with their audiences – and set new standards in the entertainment and tech industries.
With a career characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for pushing creative boundaries, Simon Morris remains a driving force in shaping the future of entertainment and technology. His insights and achievements provide an inspiring outlook on the secrets of his success and the future of digital storytelling.
Testimonial
“Out of over 120 events in the last four years, Simon was by far the best speaker we have ever had. Open and humble, he shared his experiences and successes at all levels of the business. Our audience was captivated and wanted more.” – Simon Pavitt, London Technology Club