Simon Bannister

CRM | Email | Data | Performance | Growth

Hi, I’m an outcome‑focused digital professional with a strong foundation in email and CRM. I've gone on to lead multi‑channel performance marketing teams, using customer data to uncover insights that drive results. My blend of hands‑on execution, technical understanding, and commercial awareness enables me to create solutions that deliver real business impact.

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At a Glance

Email Marketing & CRM
I started my career inside two email service providers, giving me an end-to-end understanding of email as both a technical channel and a commercial asset. From building high-performance automations to shaping strategy across CRM, segmentation, and conversion optimisation, I create solutions that deliver results at scale.
Data & Performance
I transformed my department into a performance-driven function, focused on outcomes over outputs. By combining real-time dashboards, automated alerts, and hands-on analysis in Looker, I track and improve both client success and platform performance - turning insight into action that drives measurable commercial impact.
Commercial Impact
I focus on delivering outcomes that matter - aligning cross-functional teams to create solutions that drive real business growth. From user acquisition to product optimisation, I go beyond campaign metrics to show how marketing activity contributes to long-term commercial success, stakeholder value, and sustainable performance.

About Me

With a background in software engineering, I’ve always approached marketing through the lens of logic, data, and truth. I’m driven by understanding the why behind every initiative — what the collective goal is, and how my work can directly contribute to it.

That technical foundation shapes how I operate: evidence-led, outcome-focused, and comfortable bridging the gap between teams, technology, and customers. I enjoy connecting complex ideas to clear actions and have the confidence to collaborate with colleagues at every level - from hands-on execution to strategic discussion.

My marketing philosophy is built on scalability and sustainability. Success should be repeatable, measurable, and designed to grow over time. Whether it’s a campaign, a process, or a product feature, I aim to build systems that continue to deliver value long after launch.
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Personal

I live in Buckinghamshire with my wife and two young daughters. My interests outside of work and time with the family revolve around sport - these days more watching than playing. I’ve completed the Great North Run 17 times, along with a few marathons and triathlons. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places. In 2008, I spent time in South Africa, travelling across the country on a motorbike.