Simon Wheeler – 30+ Years of Digital Marketing Leadership
Simon’s career in digital marketing and communications spans more than three decades. Beginning in the early days of the web, he has worked in-house and at agencies across sectors including technology, membership organisations, professional services, and not-for-profits.
His experience covers:
- Website Strategy & UX – helping organisations align their websites with business goals and audience needs.
- SEO & PPC – running data-driven campaigns that drive meaningful results.
- Content Strategy & Creative – guiding teams to tell compelling stories online.
- Team Development & Leadership – building skilled, motivated teams that deliver for clients.
Driving Granite 5 Forward
Under Simon’s leadership, Granite 5 has evolved from being a web design company to a full-service Cambridge digital growth partner. We combine web design in Cambridge, WordPress expertise, UX, SEO, PPC and content marketing into integrated solutions that improve performance and support client growth.
Simon’s focus is on helping clients achieve sustainable digital success through:
- Digital Growth Services – proactive, ongoing optimisation including UX, SEO, PPC, and conversion rate improvements.
- Data-led decision-making – interpreting analytics and user behaviour to inform strategy.
- Long-term partnerships – aligning with clients’ business goals and becoming an extension of their team.
Recognition for Leadership – and What’s Next
Winning Managing Director of the Year is a reflection of Simon’s commitment to combining creative thinking with commercial acumen. It signals Granite 5’s ambition to lead from the front, not just in Cambridge, but across the UK.
Speaking about the award, Simon says:
"This recognition means a great deal to me personally. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved as a team at Granite 5 — from refining our proposition to helping our clients grow through data-driven, strategic digital marketing. This award feels like a milestone, but it also inspires us to keep pushing forward."
Looking Ahead
Granite 5’s journey is far from over. The next chapter will see:
- Continued development of Digital Growth Services to give clients the edge in competitive markets.
- Further investment in our people and processes to deliver the best possible client experience.
- Strengthened ties with Cambridge’s thriving business and tech community.
This award is proof that Granite 5 is on the right path - trusted to perform and driven to deliver.
