Simon Bangs.

SIMON BANGS / DIGITAL LEADER & CREATIVE THINKER

Digital platforms.
Human impact.

I’m Simon. I connect strategy, technology, commerce and storytelling to build digital platforms, grow brands and bring communities together—across music, entertainment, travel and the charity sector.

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Based in London. Working globally.

PLATFORMS · COMMERCE · COMMUNITYSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓

FROM THE FIRST IDEA TO THE REAL WORLD

Complex challenges.
Clear direction.

I turn complex digital ambitions into platforms people can rely on. I’m a senior digital programme manager and product leader with 20+ years of experience across music technology, consumer electronics, entertainment and travel.

Bringing product, UX, engineering and commercial teams together, I lead programmes from strategy through launch. My work spans multi-brand websites, Shopify and e-commerce, headless CMS migrations and international product launches across the UK, US, Europe and Asia.

My approach is calm, practical and collaborative: create clarity, build trust and keep delivery focused on customers and commercial outcomes. Beyond my role at inMusic, I bring that same care to consulting, advisory and volunteer projects that support creative communities.

20+years in digital delivery
10multi-brand websites replatformed
GlobalUK, US, Europe & Asia

SELECTED WORK

Building the digital
side of music.

A selection of programmes & projects
Hands playing a Moog synthesizer from the inMusic brand family
Image: inMusic — Moog synthesizer ↗

INMUSIC / DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Connecting brands.
Enabling creativity.

Leading digital programmes across e-commerce, web platforms and digital services—aligning product, engineering, marketing and partners around a shared direction.

ShopifyHeadless CMSE-commerceGlobal delivery
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As Digital Services Program Manager, I own delivery planning, stakeholder alignment, budgets, vendors and priorities across concurrent programmes. My platform experience includes Shopify, headless CMS, storefront optimisation and e-commerce delivery.

Selected achievements include launching 10 replatformed, multi-brand websites and supporting multi-million e-commerce revenue through platform stability and optimisation.

DELIVERED & LAUNCHED10↗

replatformed websites.
A shared focus on better experiences.

THE JOURNEY AT INMUSIC

  1. 2025 — PresentDigital Services Program Manager
  2. 2022 — 2024Digital Transformation Project Manager
  3. 2014 — 2022Digital Commerce Manager
  4. 2012 — 2014Business Development Manager
  5. 2007 — 2012Project Development Manager

BEYOND THE DAY JOB

Creative communities.
Meaningful contributions.

Alongside my full-time role at inMusic: freelance work, independent projects and volunteering.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris at sunset
Image: ED92 ↗

ED92 / DISNEYLAND PARIS

Disneyland Paris.
A worldwide conversation.

16M+fans engaged monthly across platforms

The largest fan website for Disneyland Paris, recognised by global publications including Forbes, and a trusted Disney partner. I lead digital marketing, website strategy and distributed content teams for this independent, fan-led community.

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Since April 2019, I’ve led ED92’s digital marketing and community strategy alongside my full-time role—connecting Disneyland Paris fans through news, storytelling and shared experiences.

My work covers global social media operations, website development, content discovery, campaign planning and coordination of distributed content teams. I bring together creative storytelling and data-led insights to grow engagement and maintain a consistent voice across regions.

I also collaborate with brand and partner teams, including participation in official advocacy programmes, supporting ED92’s trusted relationship with Disney.

ED92 remains an independent fan-led website. Its Disney relationship does not make this personal portfolio an official Disney website.

Discover ED92 ↗
See ED92 featured in Forbes ↗
Black Market Spirits family of bottles
Image: Black Market Spirits ↗

BLACK MARKET SPIRITS / FREELANCE

Independent spirits.
Commercial ambition.

Part-time digital leadership for a socially responsible consumer brand, connecting e-commerce, storytelling and commercial goals.

Digital strategyStorefront optimisation
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As Director of Digital Operations since October 2022, I support founders and partners across online sales channels, marketing, content strategy and customer engagement.

PROJECTS CLOSE TO MY HEART

Helping people feel seen.

Creative storytelling and community support that put carers’ voices at the centre.

Ana Graça illustration of a young carer bunny helping a family member
Illustration © Ana Graça / Young Carers Illustration Project ↗

YOUNG CARERS ILLUSTRATION PROJECT

Their experiences.
Their stories.

As Digital Marketing Manager, I help bring the Young Carers Illustration Project to a wider audience—helping young carers see their lives reflected in children’s books through Ana Graça’s storytelling and illustration.

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Young Carers in Bunnyland and Young Carers in Space bring young carers’ experiences into stories that children, families and professionals can share. Young carers from Kingston helped shape the characters, illustrations and story ideas through creative workshops.

The project makes books and resources freely available to help improve recognition and understanding of young carers.

Visit the illustration project ↗
Young Carers in Space book, illustrated by Ana Graça and shaped with Kingston’s young carers
Book artwork: Ana Graça / Kingston Carers Network ↗

KINGSTON CARERS NETWORK

Making carers’
voices heard.

As a Social Media and Website Volunteer, I support Kingston Carers Network’s digital presence, helping share carers’ voices, community news and the stories that matter to them.

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My published contributions include sharing Kingston’s young carers’ stories and communicating the launch of Young Carers in Space, with Kingston Carers Network helping young people contribute their own experiences to the project.

The collaboration brings young carers’ voices into the creative process, giving their ideas a place in the stories that represent them.

Read the project story ↗
Visit Kingston Carers Network ↗

MORE PROJECTS & ADVISORY WORK

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Chessington Buzz illustrated brand artwork
Artwork: Chessington Buzz ↗

Chessington Buzz

Lead social media and community engagement for a fan-led digital platform focused on Chessington World of Adventures. Responsible for content strategy, audience growth, campaign delivery, and community management alongside a full-time role.

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As Social Media Director since September 2021, I lead day-to-day social operations, content calendars, campaigns and real-time engagement alongside my full-time role.

I work with contributors to build a positive, inclusive fan community, support website growth through content and SEO, and use performance insights to improve reach and engagement.

Community strategyContent planningAnalytics

Chessington Buzz is an independent fan-led project focused on Chessington World of Adventures.

Community project · Since 2021
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South Western Railway Arterio trains at a station
Image: South Western Railway — Arterio fleet ↗

South Western Railway

Representing passenger perspectives on digital touchpoints and customer experience as a voluntary Customer Council adviser.

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Since July 2020, I’ve served as a voluntary Digital Representative on the Customer Council, bringing passenger perspectives into discussions with senior leaders and decision-makers.

I provide structured feedback on digital experiences and service performance, contribute to working groups and consultations, and communicate customer insights to support practical improvements.

Customer advocacyDigital experienceAdvisory
Voluntary advisory · Since 2020
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Blue sea and distant mountains
Illustrative photo: Zhen Yao / Unsplash ↗

Independent travel & experience

Self-funded travel content, customer experience insights and independent reviews across 300+ hotels and resorts.

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Since May 2012, I’ve run a part-time, self-funded travel and content project, publishing independent reviews and insights from hotels and resorts worldwide.

My work spans travel blogs and social content, loyalty and rewards programmes, and structured feedback to hospitality brands. I apply customer experience principles to make travel information useful and engaging.

300+ hotels & resortsTravel contentCustomer experience
Independent project · Since 2012
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Hands sketching a website wireframe
Illustrative photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash ↗

Digital marketing & user experience

Independent advisory support for technology and mobile brands, connecting product feedback, usability and customer-centred digital strategy.

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Since March 2007, I’ve provided part-time support in product testing, UX consultation, digital marketing and product strategy alongside my full-time role.

I collaborate with developers, designers and marketing teams on usability, feature refinement and market readiness, using real user needs to inform product and business decisions.

Usability testingProduct strategyDigital marketing
Independent advisory · Since 2007

THE PERSON BEHIND THE PROGRAMMES

Calm in the complexity.
Curious by nature.

I started close to the music: testing DJ software, listening to users and helping creative communities get more from their tools.

That perspective still shapes how I work. From product QA to commerce and global transformation, I care about building strong teams, asking useful questions and turning big ambitions into experiences that work for real people.

Today, I lead digital services programmes at inMusic, alongside selected consulting, advisory and community projects.

My full story on LinkedIn ↗

WHAT I BRING

The skills behind the delivery.

Platforms & commerce

  • Shopify & e-commerce platforms
  • Headless CMS & platform migrations
  • Storefront & checkout optimisation
  • Digital platform modernisation

Programmes & people

  • End-to-end programme delivery
  • Team building, motivation & leadership
  • Stakeholder alignment & governance
  • Budget, vendor & risk management

Growth & insight

  • Digital marketing, SEO & PPC
  • Analytics, KPIs & A/B testing
  • Social commerce & content strategy
  • Community growth & engagement

Products & experiences

  • UX optimisation & usability testing
  • Product strategy & user feedback
  • Hardware & software quality assurance
  • Customer advocacy & partnerships

Certifications & professional learning

20+ years of professional experience across digital platforms, technology and creative communities.

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+ (N+)
  • Inbound Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Hootsuite Enterprise
  • Publish Foundations

LET’S CONNECT

Great things start
with a conversation.

Digital platforms, creative communities, or the next interesting challenge.

Say hello Connect on LinkedIn ↗

This is Simon Bangs’ personal portfolio. Roles and projects describe my own experience. Views are my own; this site does not represent or imply endorsement by any organisation mentioned. Company and product names belong to their respective owners.