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Simon Peckham

Melrose Industries · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-18

Simon Peckham is the CEO of Melrose Industries (MRO). Peckham is based in the United Kingdom. Peckham was born in 1962.

Simon Antony Peckham is a British businessman. He was the chief executive (CEO) of Melrose plc, a British investment company specialising in the acquisition and performance improvement of underperforming businesses. In 2014, he was the highest paid FTSE-100 CEO, earning £31 million worth of Melrose shares as an incentive scheme matured.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage has focused on Simon Peckham's transition from Melrose Industries to leading Rosebank, a newly listed investment vehicle through which he is pursuing acquisitions and capital raises. Headlines reflect Peckham's efforts to secure billions in funding for US-focused industrial deals while maintaining the company's London listing, alongside commentary on his stated indifference to public perception of his investment approach. Coverage has also touched on shareholder pushback regarding executive compensation at his previous venture.

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Born
August 13, 1962
Citizenship
United Kingdom

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What company does Simon Peckham lead?
Simon Peckham is CEO of Melrose Industries.