Simon Pollock leads ZRG’s international practice, delivering the firm’s high-touch executive search and advisory services to organizations around the world. A media and entertainment industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, he advises U.S.-based companies expanding globally and international companies entering the U.S. market. His international expertise and firsthand operating experience help clients navigate complex leadership and growth challenges across global markets.

Before joining ZRG in 2018, Simon led his own global consultancy, partnering with C-suite executives to recruit top talent, achieve business objectives, and drive revenue growth. Previously, he served as London-based Head of Practice, Media and Entertainment at Heidrick & Struggles.

Simon spent nine years in senior leadership roles at A&E Television Networks, overseeing the operations and distribution of 18 channels across EMEA and Asia. During that time, he led the launch and expansion of The History Channel throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

As Vice President of Sales for Sony Pictures Television in London, Simon developed a global barter division that generated a 300% increase in sales over two years while doubling overall UK revenues during the same period. Earlier in his career, he managed worldwide barter and sponsorship activities for Disney programming, increasing Central and Eastern European revenues by 500% over two years.

Simon served for four years as an independent director of OSN, the Middle East’s leading direct-to-home pay television platform, where he led critical executive searches, including the recruitment of a CEO and COO. He also served as a non-executive director of MAI, a Denver-based global media audit specialist.

Simon began his career in Nashville, hosting a local radio show while selling advertising. Based in London, he was educated at Harrow School and Dordogne College and speaks fluent French and Spanish.