Simon Mottram

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Simon Mottram
Born (1966-02-03) 3 February 1966 (age 59)
Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Founder and Chief Executive of Rapha
SpouseLucy Mottram
Website Rapha

Simon Mottram is one of the founders [1] and former Chief Executive of Rapha, [2] a sportswear and lifestyle brand focused on road bicycle racing, clothing and accessories.

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Early career

Simon practiced as an accountant before making a switch into marketing. He worked for 15 years as a director of brand consultancy at Interbrand. Leveraging his background in accountancy, he focusing on brand valuation for consumer and luxury brands. [3] [4] He founded Rapha in 2004 with creative director Luke Scheybeler. [5]

He is also qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse. [6]

Personal life

Simon lives in London with his wife and three children. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Penn, Rob. "Pedalling fashion: the rise of cycle style". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ "Change of Gear". FT.com.
  3. ↑ "Interbrand's line is pro creation". Designweek.
  4. ↑ "Simon Mottram: On Passion, Obsession & Why Your Brand Should Take Sides", 99u. Accessed 29 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "I’m living a dream now I’ve designed cycling kit for Sir Bradley Wiggins", Evening Standard, 16 January 2013. Accessed 29 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Rapha cashes in on classy clobber for the chain gang". The Independent.
  7. ↑ "I'm living a dream now I've designed cycling kit for Sir Bradley Wiggins". London Evening Standard.


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