Simon Mottram Explained

Birth Date:	3 February 1966
Birth Place:	Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Occupation:	Founder and Chief Executive of Rapha
Spouse:	Lucy 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.

Early career

Simon worked for 15 years as a director of brand consultancy at Interbrand and a partner at a number of agencies, with a main focus on business relationships with luxury brands.^{[3] [4]} He founded Rapha in 2004.^[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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Penn. Rob. Pedalling fashion: the rise of cycle style. The Guardian.
2. Web site: Change of Gear . FT.com.
3. Web site: Interbrand's line is pro creation. Designweek.
4. http://99u.com/articles/7087/simon-mottram-on-passion-obsession-why-your-brand-should-take-sides "Simon Mottram: On Passion, Obsession & Why Your Brand Should Take Sides"
5. https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/i-m-living-a-dream-now-i-ve-designed-cycling-kit-for-sir-bradley-wiggins-8452118.html "I’m living a dream now I’ve designed cycling kit for Sir Bradley Wiggins"
6. Web site: Rapha cashes in on classy clobber for the chain gang. The Independent .
7. Web site: I’m living a dream now I’ve designed cycling kit for Sir Bradley Wiggins. London Evening Standard.