Simon Crerar

Simon Crerar is an experienced media professional currently serving as a Volunteer at GROUNDED Australia since December 2024, engaging in activities related to food systems and regenerative agriculture. Prior experience includes serving as Editor in Chief at SmartCompany from October 2022 to November 2024, where focus was on supporting Australia’s startups and small to medium enterprises. Simon is a Co-Founder and Director of PS Media, which developed a community-owned local news model after raising $1 million. Additional roles include Management Consultant at Strategy & Consultancy, where Simon led projects for regional publishers, and advisory positions at various media organizations such as the Centre For Media Transition and the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. Notably, Simon held leadership roles at BuzzFeed Australia from October 2013 to February 2019, including General Manager and Editor in Chief, overseeing significant local growth and editorial achievements. Education includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Publishing from the University of the Arts London and a BA in History of Art from The Manchester Metropolitan University.