Simon Johnson
ARTICLES
Browse the wide range of topical and in-depth articles penned by Simon Johnson on the subjects of business development, strategy and governance in the charity sector and sports and leisure industry. This section is regularly updated, so be sure to check back for new material.
These articles are often shared on social media, and comments, reactions and thoughts are welcome. Also attached are archive articles from Simon’s previous roles, setting out the range and depth of Simon’s thought leadership.
The Impact of a Governance Code
Those of us who hold senior roles in Sport were recently invited to contribute to a survey to inform the drafting of the new Sport England Code of Sports Governance. Sport is the third industry [...]
Offering Charity Reserves Policy Guidance in the Wake of COVID-19
The year 2020 has put more pressure on the sustainability of charities than ever before. The Covid restrictions and the subsequent economic hardships have severely hit charitable donations, and charities have had to adapt on [...]
SIS appoints Simon Johnson as new Chair
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has appointed Simon Johnson as its new Chair. Johnson brings with him a wealth of senior leadership experience in the commercial sports [...]
A Guide to Effective Public Speaking in the Age of Zoom
For the last year, we have all been giving speeches and making presentations in our video calls on Zoom, Teams, Google Meets and so on. We are likely to be continuing to do so for [...]
Why is Antisemitism Defined Differently to Racism?
For as long as I have been involved in anti-racism, it was clear to me that the definition of “racism” was wide enough to include antisemitism. Something has happened in the last 10 years, with [...]
What the Rugby League World Cup 2021 will do for the North
I took over as Chair of the RFL, at a time of great excitement, with Rugby League World Cup 2021 in England on the horizon. Now, it is just months away, and, with the Government [...]
Iventis Appoints Simon Johnson, RFL Chair and former FA Executive, as New Director
Iventis is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Johnson as a Director, with a brief towards growing the business in the major sports events sector. As current Chair of the Rugby Football League [...]
Why Securing the Future of the Leisure Industry can Kickstart the Coronavirus Recovery
The Leisure Industry has borne the brunt of the economic impact caused by the Lockdown and other restrictions during the Covid-19 crisis. At times, Government guidance has been specific in enforcing closures of leisure businesses. [...]
Why Reviewing your Charity Business Strategy is Essential
I gave an interview recently, to UK Fundraising, looking back at a tough year for charities and looking forward to what charities might face in 2021. I said in the interview that those charities that [...]