Simon Kilby

Simon Kilby, Managing Director of Bauer Media UK, has delivered standout commercial growth while leading the business through significant transformation. In 2025, Bauer recorded its strongest booking year to date, securing over £180m and achieving +8.3% broadcast growth, alongside a 93% year-on-year increase in digital IP revenues in H2.

Beyond performance, Simon has been a clear industry voice for trusted, responsible media. Under his leadership, Bauer launched impactful initiatives such as its YoungMinds partnership and accelerated its digital strategy with the launch of audioXi, now reaching 14.5 million people across the UK.

Balancing growth, transformation and values-led leadership, Simon has demonstrated what modern media leadership looks like - commercially strong, digitally progressive and grounded in positive societal impact.