Virgin Media O2

Simon Griffiths is an experienced leader with over two decades of expertise in procurement, sales and supply chain. Having worked with industry giants like Vodafone, Mars and Virgin Media O2, Griffiths has built an impressive track record in leading complex purchasing strategies, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and expanding business operations into new markets.

Griffiths has held various leadership roles, overseeing operations in 12 countries spanning three continents. His exceptional expertise in procurement has allowed him to manage budgets exceeding $1 billion, ensuring value-driven outcomes for the companies he has worked with. His commitment to transparency and consistency in business negotiations has helped him build partnerships that drive long-term success in the fast-paced world.

Beyond procurement, Griffiths is highly proficient in handling sales teams and supply chains. His experience in emerging markets has allowed him to execute strategies that deliver sustainable business growth. At Vodafone, he successfully managed sales budgets exceeding £150 million while spearheading initiatives to improve revenue generation and distribution strategies.

His commitment to transparency and consistency in business negotiations has helped him build partnerships that drive long-term success in the fast-paced world

Currently serving as the head of broadband product at Virgin Media O2, Griffiths continues to innovate in the telecommunications space. Before this, he held multiple leadership roles within Virgin Media, including head of connectivity-speed and head of devices. His contributions in these positions have helped shape the company’s approach to connectivity solutions and broadband services.

Between his tenures at Virgin Media and Virgin Media O2, Griffiths broadened his expertise as a Lead Consultant at Global Sense Consulting. In this role, he supported businesses in navigating procurement challenges, driving sales growth, and optimizing supply chains—delivering critical insights that helped improve operational efficiency and maximize transactional value.

Earlier in his career, Griffiths spent over 13 years at Vodafone, playing a pivotal role in device commercial strategy across Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. As head of device commercial, he was responsible for telecom hardware procurement and supplier management, ensuring optimal pricing and differentiation in competitive markets.

His leadership extended to business improvement initiatives, revenue generation strategies and product development across various operating countries. His expertise in managing large-scale commercial activities made a lasting impact on Vodafone’s growth in international markets.

Griffiths’ career exemplifies strategic leadership in procurement, telecommunications and consulting. With an impressive portfolio of responsibilities, from managing billion-dollar budgets to leading business expansion into emerging markets, he continues to shape industries with his insight and expertise. His ability to foster transparency, efficiency and innovation in business operations makes him a sought-after leader in the global corporate landscape.