Simon Settle

Head of Global Sales & Operations at Staffwise

Speaker

With over 20 years of international experience in live events, sales and marketing, Simon brings a wealth of front-line experience to the panel. He has directed major accounts and global partnerships for brands including BT, EE, Philips, Twitch, Honda Finance Europe, Samsung, and Cancer Research UK, as well as delivering full-service experiential campaigns for leading consumer brands.

Simon has also produced and managed high-profile conferences and multi-venue roadshows for UK government departments, including the Department for International Trade (DIT), Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) & DEFRA — where he hosted Prince William, and the Department for Transport (DfT).

As Head of Global Sales & Operations at Staffwise (www.staffwise.io), Simon has driven the platform’s expansion from its UK roots into the Middle East, US, Australia, and South Africa. Staffwise has now fulfilled more than 4 million shifts across the events, retail, and shift-based staffing sectors, helping agencies and organisers streamline operations, ensure compliance, and unlock scalable growth.

Simon’s unique mix of global brand leadership, government partnerships, and event workforce expertise positions him to share valuable insights on the future of workforce management and operational excellence within the live events industry.