Speaker Profile

Simon is the co-founder of Melbourne brands EARL Canteen, EARL Catering and Dame. With a background in restaurant management, Simon and partner Jackie established EARL in 2010 as an elevated CBD lunch offering. EARL now operates in 9 locations including Melbourne Airport and Marvel Stadium, while opening Dame, a "proper" cafe, at 35 Collins St was a full circle moment and a welcome return to wine lists and waiters!
As a hands-on owner operator, Simon has always approached hospitality from the perspective that good service always rises to the top.