Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell is a record company executive, a TV and film producer and a global TV icon.

Known for his eye for talent and candid verdicts, Simon has completely transformed popular culture through his entertainment enterprise.

Simon’s joint venture with Sony Music, Syco Entertainment, is one of the World’s leading music, film, and TV production companies and is responsible for some of the most successful global music and TV franchises.

Artists signed to Syco Music have included One Direction, Camila Cabello, Little Mix, Louis Tomlinson, Labrinth and James Arthur.

Syco’s television assets include two worldwide record-breaking shows: The X Factor and Got Talent. Both formats have launched more global super stars than any other talent show in history.

Before launching Syco Entertainment, Simon was an established record label executive. He first appeared on television as a judge on the UK talent show Pop Idol before launching American Idol in 2002. Simon led the judging panel for 8 years, and saw stars like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood launch their prolific careers.

The X factor, created by Simon, premiered in 2004 on ITV and went on to be a national television event, airing in 178 territories and being locally commissioned in 55 territories. The X Factor has created more international music careers than any other television format, including Fifth Harmony, One Direction and Little Mix to name but a few.

Simon has consistently been honoured for his contributions to entertainment, receiving BAFTA’s Special Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry. He has also been awarded the International Emmy Founders Award.

In total, television shows created by Simon have received 24 awards including eight National Television Awards and six BAFTAs. In 2015, Simon was honoured with the Music Industry Trusts Award, the British music industry’s most prestigious accolade, in recognition of his contributions to the industry and many charitable causes.

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