Simon Fuller
British businessman and producer
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2025 | Fuller's long-term support of Nick Shymansky's Day One Music management company led to a UK No.1 for Lola Young. |
2025 | The Sunday Times published an interview where Fuller explained how he created 'Brand Beckham'. |
February 2023 | Created The Meeps, a fictional anthropomorphic animal band/dance troupe, with their debut single 'Love Louder'. |
2021 | Partnered with Pearson PLC to create a new global education business in Performing Arts. |
2020 | Began working with TikTok to aid development of new TikTok creatives and announced a partnership with Verizon Communications to develop 5G content. |
2020 | Announced a partnership with Verizon Communications to develop 5G content. |
2020 | Began working with TikTok to aid development of new TikTok creatives. |
August 2020 | Fuller signed an exclusive agreement with TikTok to create a new TikTok supergroup, as announced by BBC News. |
July 2020 | Serengeti, voiced by Lupita Nyong'o, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. |
2019 | US media reported that Fuller sold 33% share of the David Beckham business for $50 million, after generating $72.4 million in revenue and $16 million in profit for fiscal 2017. |
2019 | BBC One confirmed they would broadcast Serengeti, a wildlife drama created by Fuller. |
2018 | Launched SKAM Austin in the US through a deal with Facebook. |
January 2018 | Fuller's plan for Beckham's MLS team was realized when Miami was confirmed as the 25th MLS team. |
2017 | Staged auditions for Now United, a global pop group being cast in 14 cities worldwide. |
2016 | Fuller was honored with the Governor's Award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, acknowledging his substantial contributions to television and entertainment. |
2016 | Simon Fuller received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Britweek, recognizing his significant business achievements and innovation. |
2016 | Fuller and partners re-launched the British heritage menswear label Kent & Curwen, which would grow to 113 stores in 51 cities worldwide. |
December 2016 | Norwegian state broadcaster NRK announced a deal with Fuller to produce the English language version of Skam. |
October 2016 | Fuller announced a joint venture with the 4 original members of ABBA to create a new digital ABBA project. |
2015 | Fuller announced a joint venture with Global Brands Group Holding Ltd, giving Fuller and Beckham ownership of their own apparel business to develop the David Beckham brand. |
2014 | Awarded an Honorary Degree by the University of Brighton, recognizing his impact and achievements in the entertainment industry. |
2014 | Lewis Hamilton won the F1 World Championship, publicly thanking Fuller for his support. |
2014 | Awarded an honorary degree by the University of Brighton in recognition of his contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. |
2013 | Fuller and Beckham discussed plans to buy an MLS football team in Miami and launched a global whisky in partnership with Diageo. |
2012 | Created Q'Viva! The Chosen, an international format with Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Jamie King celebrating Latin culture. |
2012 | Fuller accompanied Victoria Beckham to launch her fashion business in China. |
February 2012 | XIX Entertainment launched a David Beckham bodywear range in 2,500 H&M stores worldwide. |
May 23 2011 | Received the 2,441st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. |
March 2011 | Fuller was announced as the manager of British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, moving him from McLaren to a long-term contract with Mercedes-AMG team. |
January 2010 | Left his position as director of CKX and started a new firm, XIX Entertainment. |
January 2010 | Started a new firm, XIX Entertainment, while continuing to work with CKX/19 as a consultant and executive producer. |
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