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| birth_place = [[Letchworth Garden City]]
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| occupation = Chairman, Vivendi Village, Senior Executive Vice President, Communications & Member of the Management Board, [[Vivendi]], Chairman, [[Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin]]
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'''Simon Gillham''' (born February 24, 1956 in [[Letchworth Garden City]]) is the co-owner and chairman of the professional French rugby team [[Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin]] ([[Top 14]]) as well as a member of [[Vivendi]]’s Management Board<ref>https://www.vivendi.com/en/biographie/simon-gillham/</ref>. He is Chairman of Vivendi Village, and Senior Executive Vice president - Communications for Vivendi. He is the father of 4 British-French children.
'''Simon Gillham''' (born 24 February 1956 in [[Letchworth Garden City]]) is a member of [[Vivendi]]’s Management Board as well as the co-owner and chairman of the professional French rugby team [[Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin]] ([[Top 14]]).<ref>https://www.vivendi.com/en/biographie/simon-gillham/</ref> He is Chairman of Vivendi Village, and Senior Executive Vice president - Communications for Vivendi. He is the father of 4 Franco-British children.


==Life==
==Life==


===Career===
===Career===
Simon Gillham holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from the [[University of Sussex]] and another from the [[University of Bristol]]<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Simon Gillham|url=http://www.vivendi.com/vivendi/gouvernance/directoire/simon-gillham/|website=vivendi.com|access-date=2016-07-21|publication-date=}}.</ref>.
Simon Gillham holds a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree from the [[University of Sussex]] and a postgraduate degree in Education from the [[University of Bristol]].<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Simon Gillham|url=http://www.vivendi.com/vivendi/gouvernance/directoire/simon-gillham/|website=vivendi.com|access-date=2016-07-21|publication-date=}}.</ref>


He started his career at [[Thomson-CSF|Thomson]] in 1981 as a management training specialist. In 1985, he created his own training and communications company: York Consultants. In 1991, he was appointed as Communications Vice-President at Thomson Consumer Electronics. In 1994, he joined the CarnaudMetalbox group. In early 1999, Simon Gillham was appointed to head the Communications department of the [[Valeo]] Group, before being appointed as [[Havas]] Communications Vice-President in April 2001. He joined Vivendi in 2007 as Communications and Sustainable Development Director<ref name=":0" />.
He started his career at [[Thomson-CSF|Thomson]] in 1981 as a language training specialist. In 1985, he created a training and communications company: York Consultants. In 1991, he was appointed Communications Vice-President at Thomson Consumer Electronics. In 1994, he joined the CarnaudMetalbox group. In early 1999, Simon Gillham was appointed V-P Communications of the [[Valeo]] Group, before being appointed as [[Havas]] Communications Vice-President in April 2001. He joined Vivendi in 2007 as Communications and Sustainable Development Senior Vice President.<ref name=":0" />


Since 2007, he is Vivendi Executive Vice-President - Communications, as well as Chairman of Vivendi Village. Vivendi Village is a Vivendi subsidiary specialized in live entertainment, ticketing and venues, which includes such entities as [[See Tickets]], Copyrights Group<ref>https://www.licensing.biz/copyrights-details-new-board-of-directors-as-it-further-aligns-with-vivendi/</ref> and [[U-Live]] in the United Kingdom , [[L'Olympia]], Théâtre de l'oeuvre, CanalOlympia (venues in Africa) and Olympia Production<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivendi Village : ce labo d’idées qui prolonge les core business|url=https://www.itespresso.fr/vivendi-village-labo-idees-prolonge-core-business-126810.html|last=Guerrier|first=Philippe|website=itespresso.fr|language=fr-FR|date=2016-04-15|access-date=2018-12-19|publication-date=}}.</ref>.
Since 2007, he has been Executive Vice-President - Communications Vivendi, as well as Chairman of Vivendi Village. Vivendi Village is a Vivendi subsidiary specialized in live entertainment, ticketing and venues, including such entities as [[See Tickets]], Copyrights Group<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.licensing.biz/copyrights-details-new-board-of-directors-as-it-further-aligns-with-vivendi/|title=Copyrights details new Board of Directors as it further aligns with Vivendi}}</ref> and [[U-Live]] in the United Kingdom , [[L'Olympia]], Théâtre de l'Oeuvre, CanalOlympia (venues in Africa) and Olympia Production.<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivendi Village : ce labo d'idées qui prolonge les core business|url=https://www.itespresso.fr/vivendi-village-labo-idees-prolonge-core-business-126810.html|last=Guerrier|first=Philippe|website=itespresso.fr|language=fr-FR|date=2016-04-15|access-date=2018-12-19}}.</ref>


Through Vivendi Village, Simon Gillham is behind the development of a range of regional festivals particularly in France, such as the Brive Festival<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivendi devient partenaire de Brive Festival|url=https://www.lamontagne.fr/brive-la-gaillarde/loisirs/art-litterature/2016/03/18/vivendi-devient-partenaire-de-brive-festival_11831250.html|website=lamontagne.fr|access-date=2018-12-19|publication-date=}}.</ref>, Les Déferlantes Sud de France and Garorock<ref>{{cite web|title=Les festivals, nouvelle marotte de Vivendi|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/services-conseils/les-festivals-nouvelle-marotte-de-vivendi-1127721|author=Martine Robert|website=lesechos.fr|date=2019-08-30|access-date=2020-03-02|publication-date=}}.</ref>.
Through Vivendi Village, Simon Gillham is behind the development of a range of regional festivals particularly in France, such as the Brive Festival,<ref>{{cite web|title=Vivendi devient partenaire de Brive Festival|url=https://www.lamontagne.fr/brive-la-gaillarde/loisirs/art-litterature/2016/03/18/vivendi-devient-partenaire-de-brive-festival_11831250.html|website=lamontagne.fr|date=18 March 2016|access-date=2018-12-19}}.</ref> Les Déferlantes Sud de France and Garorock.<ref>{{cite web|title=Les festivals, nouvelle marotte de Vivendi|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/services-conseils/les-festivals-nouvelle-marotte-de-vivendi-1127721|author=Martine Robert|website=lesechos.fr|date=2019-08-30|access-date=2020-03-02}}.</ref>


In 2010, Simon Gillham was made [[Officer of the British Empire]] by [[Queen Elizabeth II]]<ref name=":0" />.
In 2010, Simon Gillham was appointed [[Officer of the British Empire]] by [[Queen Elizabeth II]].<ref name=":0" />


Since November 10, 2015, he is a member of Vivendi’s Managing Board<ref name=":0" /><ref>https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/dec/31/new-years-honours-list-diplomatic</ref>.
He was appointed to the Vivendi Management Board in November 2015.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/dec/31/new-years-honours-list-diplomatic|title = New Year honours list: Diplomatic service and overseas|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 31 December 2009}}</ref>


===Rugby===
===Rugby===
In 2007, he was appointed Director-general of CA Brive Corrèze Limousin by then club owner, [[Daniel Derichebourg]]<ref name="la-montagne2016"/>. In 2009, he bought the club “with some friends” and appointed Jean-Jacques Bertrand as Chairman<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 14. Brive : Patrick Sébastien servi sur un plateau|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2007/03/22/377823-top-14-brive-patrick-sebastien-servi-sur-un-plateau.html|website=ladepeche.fr|date=22 March 2007|access-date=2020-04-26|publication-date=}}.</ref><ref name="la-montagne2016">{{cite web|title=Pour Simon Gillham, vice-président du CA Brive, "le club est prêt pour l'Europe"|url=http://www.lamontagne.fr/limousin/actualite/2016/05/24/pour-simon-gillham-vice-president-du-ca-brive-le-club-est-pret-pour-l-europe_11927039.html|author=Jean-Paul Cohade|website=lamontagne.fr|date=2016-05-24|access-date=2016-07-21|publication-date=}}.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/therugbyconvo/european-cups-liam-williams-and-brive-chairman-simon-gillham</ref></ref><ref>https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/passion-behind-brive-s-regeneration-1.567752</ref>. In November 2016, Simon Gillham replaced Jean-Jacques Bertrand as club Chairman. CA Brive Corrèze Limousin currently competes in Top 14<ref>https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/35969/harrington-column-top-14-in-turmoil-with-no-option-to-cut-player-wages/</ref>.
In 2007, he was appointed CEO of CA Brive Corrèze Limousin by then club owner, [[Daniel Derichebourg]].<ref name="la-montagne2016"/> In 2009, he acquired the club “with some friends”.<ref>{{cite web|title=Top 14. Brive : Patrick Sébastien servi sur un plateau|url=https://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2007/03/22/377823-top-14-brive-patrick-sebastien-servi-sur-un-plateau.html|website=ladepeche.fr|date=22 March 2007|access-date=2020-04-26}}.</ref><ref name="la-montagne2016">{{cite web|title=Pour Simon Gillham, vice-président du CA Brive, "le club est prêt pour l'Europe"|url=http://www.lamontagne.fr/limousin/actualite/2016/05/24/pour-simon-gillham-vice-president-du-ca-brive-le-club-est-pret-pour-l-europe_11927039.html|author=Jean-Paul Cohade|website=lamontagne.fr|date=2016-05-24|access-date=2016-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/passion-behind-brive-s-regeneration-1.567752|title = Passion behind Brive's regeneration| newspaper=[[The Irish Times]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/club/6790004/Exodus-of-English-players-to-France-to-end-says-Brive-managing-director-Simon-Gillham.html|title = Exodus of English players to France to end, says Brive managing director Simon Gillham| date=11 December 2009 }}</ref> In November 2016, Simon Gillham replaced Jean-Jacques Bertrand as club Chairman. CA Brive Corrèze Limousin currently competes in the French elite division, Top 14.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/35969/harrington-column-top-14-in-turmoil-with-no-option-to-cut-player-wages/|title = Harrington column: Top 14 in turmoil with no option to cut player wages|date = 8 April 2020}}</ref>


== Notes and references ==
== Notes and references ==
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Latest revision as of 16:34, 11 July 2024

Simon Gillham
Born (1956-02-24) 24 February 1956 (age 68)
Letchworth Garden City
EducationUniversity of Sussex, University of Bristol
Occupation(s)Chairman, Vivendi Village, Senior Executive Vice President, Communications & Member of the Management Board, Vivendi, Chairman, Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin

Simon Gillham (born 24 February 1956 in Letchworth Garden City) is a member of Vivendi’s Management Board as well as the co-owner and chairman of the professional French rugby team Club athlétique Brive Corrèze Limousin (Top 14).[1] He is Chairman of Vivendi Village, and Senior Executive Vice president - Communications for Vivendi. He is the father of 4 Franco-British children.

Life

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Career

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Simon Gillham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Sussex and a postgraduate degree in Education from the University of Bristol.[2]

He started his career at Thomson in 1981 as a language training specialist. In 1985, he created a training and communications company: York Consultants. In 1991, he was appointed Communications Vice-President at Thomson Consumer Electronics. In 1994, he joined the CarnaudMetalbox group. In early 1999, Simon Gillham was appointed V-P Communications of the Valeo Group, before being appointed as Havas Communications Vice-President in April 2001. He joined Vivendi in 2007 as Communications and Sustainable Development Senior Vice President.[2]

Since 2007, he has been Executive Vice-President - Communications Vivendi, as well as Chairman of Vivendi Village. Vivendi Village is a Vivendi subsidiary specialized in live entertainment, ticketing and venues, including such entities as See Tickets, Copyrights Group[3] and U-Live in the United Kingdom , L'Olympia, Théâtre de l'Oeuvre, CanalOlympia (venues in Africa) and Olympia Production.[4]

Through Vivendi Village, Simon Gillham is behind the development of a range of regional festivals particularly in France, such as the Brive Festival,[5] Les Déferlantes Sud de France and Garorock.[6]

In 2010, Simon Gillham was appointed Officer of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II.[2]

He was appointed to the Vivendi Management Board in November 2015.[2][7]

Rugby

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In 2007, he was appointed CEO of CA Brive Corrèze Limousin by then club owner, Daniel Derichebourg.[8] In 2009, he acquired the club “with some friends”.[9][8][10][11] In November 2016, Simon Gillham replaced Jean-Jacques Bertrand as club Chairman. CA Brive Corrèze Limousin currently competes in the French elite division, Top 14.[12]

Notes and references

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  1. ^ https://www.vivendi.com/en/biographie/simon-gillham/
  2. ^ a b c d "Simon Gillham". vivendi.com. Retrieved 21 July 2016..
  3. ^ "Copyrights details new Board of Directors as it further aligns with Vivendi".
  4. ^ Guerrier, Philippe (15 April 2016). "Vivendi Village : ce labo d'idées qui prolonge les core business". itespresso.fr (in French). Retrieved 19 December 2018..
  5. ^ "Vivendi devient partenaire de Brive Festival". lamontagne.fr. 18 March 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2018..
  6. ^ Martine Robert (30 August 2019). "Les festivals, nouvelle marotte de Vivendi". lesechos.fr. Retrieved 2 March 2020..
  7. ^ "New Year honours list: Diplomatic service and overseas". TheGuardian.com. 31 December 2009.
  8. ^ a b Jean-Paul Cohade (24 May 2016). "Pour Simon Gillham, vice-président du CA Brive, "le club est prêt pour l'Europe"". lamontagne.fr. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Top 14. Brive : Patrick Sébastien servi sur un plateau". ladepeche.fr. 22 March 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2020..
  10. ^ "Passion behind Brive's regeneration". The Irish Times.
  11. ^ "Exodus of English players to France to end, says Brive managing director Simon Gillham". 11 December 2009.
  12. ^ "Harrington column: Top 14 in turmoil with no option to cut player wages". 8 April 2020.
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