Simon Cowell is a record company executive, television and film producer, and a global entertainment icon. Founder of Syco Entertainment, one of the world’s leading music, film, and TV production companies, he has launched the careers of artists like One Direction, Camila Cabello, Little Mix, James Arthur, and CNCO. His TV franchises, “The X Factor” and “Got Talent”, are among the most successful formats ever, with “Got Talent” airing in over 190 territories and holding Guinness World Records for the number of adaptations.

Cowell started his career in the music industry before rising to fame as a judge on U.K.’s “Pop Idol”. He then created “American Idol” in 2002, where he spent eight seasons discovering stars such as  Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. He has since been the driving force behind “Britain’s Got Talent”, “America’s Got Talent”, and multiple spin-offs, shaping modern pop culture. His shows have won numerous awards, including BAFTAs, National Television Awards, and an International Emmy. “The X Factor,” created by Cowell, premiered in 2004 in the U.K. on ITV and is a phenomenon, airing in 178 territories and commissioned in 57 territories.

Beyond television, Cowell has made a lasting impact on the music business, signing and developing some of the best-selling artists of the last two decades. He also expanded into film, producing “This Is Us”, the 3D One Direction documentary that became a global box office hit. His company, Syco Entertainment, continues to develop major feature film projects, including collaborations with studios like Animal Logic. In 2020, he launched Wishfits, a children’s entertainment brand, in partnership with his son Eric and Hachette Children’s Group.

Cowell has received some of the highest honors in the entertainment industry, including the BAFTA Special Achievement Award, the Rose d’Or Golden Jubilee Award, and the Music Industry Trusts Award. In total, shows created by Cowell have received 25 awards. He was also recognized with the Visionary Award by the Media Access Awards for his contributions to inclusivity in entertainment.

A passionate philanthropist, Cowell supports charities such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Save The Children, PETA, The Innocence Project, and many more. He is a patron of Together For Short Lives and an ambassador for multiple charitable causes. Today, Simon continues to lead Syco Entertainment, driving innovation across music, television, and film while remaining one of the most influential figures in global entertainment.