Coles’ Simon McDowell named AMI marketer of the year

Simon McDowell talks to Tim Burrowes at Mumbrella 360

The marketer who changed the face of Australian supermarket advertising, Simon McDowell of the Coles Group, has been named Marketer of the Year at the Australian Marketing Institute Awards for Marketing Excellence.

McDowell, who joined the Coles Group in 2009 as the marketing and store development director and member of the board has been credited with turning the fortunes of the supermarket chain around.

Mark Crowe, the CEO of AMI, said: “The Institute is thrilled to recognised Simon’s dedication and contribution to the marketing profession.”