Early Life
Simon Justin Nixon was born on August 7, 1967, in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. His early childhood involved frequent moves due to his father's Royal Air Force assignments. At seven, he returned to England after four years in Germany. Nixon attended St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School in Flint, Wales, before enrolling at the University of Nottingham for an accountancy degree. However, he dropped out due to a lack of interest in the subject.
Rise to Success
In 1993, Nixon, then a student, co-founded Mortgage 2000 with Duncan Cameron, which provided offline mortgage information. Recognizing the potential of the internet, they launched MoneySuperMarket.com in 1999, initially offering online mortgage information. The website later expanded to include credit cards and personal loans. MoneySuperMarket.com quickly became a leading price comparison website in the UK. Nixon's role was crucial in the company's success and expansion.
Key Business Strategies
Nixon's key strategy was to capitalize on the early internet boom by offering consumers a user-friendly tool to compare financial product prices. His focus on innovation and adapting to the changing digital landscape allowed MoneySuperMarket to gain a first-mover advantage. This strategy helped MoneySuperMarket.com grow rapidly, becoming a leading price comparison site. Nixon also diversified his investments into luxury holiday rentals and startups.
Philanthropy
Simon Nixon is known for his philanthropic efforts and has made donations to various charities. However, the exact amounts and specific initiatives could not be found.
