Chris Simms
About Chris Simms
Chris Simms serves as the Head of Global Support at Condé Nast, a position he has held since 2019 in London, United Kingdom. With over 20 years of experience in the Media, Utilities, and Retail industries, he has developed a strong focus on technology and business leadership.
Work at Condé Nast
Chris Simms has been serving as the Head of Global Support at Condé Nast since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing support operations on a global scale. His tenure at Condé Nast has spanned five years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the company's service operations. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Head of Service Operations for seven months in 2019, further establishing his expertise within the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology and Business
Chris Simms has over 20 years of experience in the Media, Utilities, and Retail industries. He worked at Thames Water as a Senior Business Relationship Manager and Senior IT Business Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2017. Before that, he was an IT Services Manager at FremantleMedia for eight years, from 2004 to 2012. His career also includes a role as a Technology Business Partner at BBC from 2012 to 2015, and as Director of Technology Solutions at House of Fraser from 2017 to 2019.
Early Career in IT and Media
Chris Simms began his career in the technology sector as an IT Technician at talkbackTHAMES from 1998 to 2003. He later transitioned into the media industry, where he also worked as a Radio Presenter at REAL RADIO (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED for one year in 2003-2004. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and business leadership.
Education and Training
Chris Simms studied at Woodcote High School and later attended the Brit Performing Arts & Technology School. His educational background has contributed to his strong focus on technology and business leadership, equipping him with the skills necessary to bridge the gap between IT and business operations throughout his career.