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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