Simon Mottram
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|2|3|df=y}}
| birth_place = Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
| occupation = Founder and Chief Executive of Rapha
| spouse = Lucy Mottram
| website = [http://www.rapha.cc Rapha]
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Simon Mottram is one of the founders{{cite web|last=Penn|first=Rob|title=Pedalling fashion: the rise of cycle style|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2013/jun/29/bike-fashion-rise-of-cycle-style|publisher=The Guardian}} and former Chief Executive of Rapha,{{cite web| url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/ce39a52a-4a86-11e2-968a-00144feab49a.html#axzz2xki3Rl5q | title=Change of Gear | publisher=FT.com}} a sportswear and lifestyle brand focused on road bicycle racing, clothing and accessories.
Early career
Simon practiced as an accountant before making a switch into marketing. He worked for 15 years as a director of brand consultancy at Interbrand. Leveraging his background in accountancy, he focusing on brand valuation for consumer and luxury brands.{{cite web|title=Interbrand's line is pro creation|url=http://www.designweek.co.uk/news/interbrands-line-is-pro-creation/1107546.article|publisher=Designweek}}[https://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"], 99u. Accessed 29 October 2015. He founded Rapha in 2004 with creative director Luke Scheybeler.[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"], Evening Standard, 16 January 2013. Accessed 29 October 2015.
He is also qualified as a chartered accountant with Price Waterhouse.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/rapha-cashes-in-on-classy-clobber-for-the-chain-gang-2124677.html|publisher=The Independent | title=Rapha cashes in on classy clobber for the chain gang}}
Personal life
Simon lives in London with his wife and three children.{{cite web|title=I’m living a dream now I’ve designed cycling kit for Sir Bradley Wiggins|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/im-living-a-dream-now-ive-designed-cycling-kit-for-sir-bradley-wiggins-8452118.html|publisher=London Evening Standard}}
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