Simon Duffy

Simon Duffy is an entrepreneur, innovator and founder of Bulldog Skincare, the award‑winning men’s grooming brand built around natural‑origin ingredients, ethical credentials and disruptive branding.

Forced to find better skincare for men, Simon Duffy launched Bulldog in 2007 and grew it into an international brand with listings across major UK retailers, export markets and distinctive ethical commitments including microbead‑free formulas and the first cruelty‑free Leaping Bunny agreement for China.

Speaking Topics

Simon Duffy is a sought‑after speaker and his key themes include:

• Entrepreneurship & Disruptive Branding – He shares how a small brand can challenge established multinationals by finding untapped market gaps, acting fast and staying agile. 
• Innovation in Men’s Grooming & Skincare – He discusses how the men’s grooming sector is evolving, the need to design for men rather than “male versions” of female products, and the importance of natural, purpose built formulation. 
• Ethics, Sustainability & Packaging – Duffy talks about Bulldog’s stance on cruelty free credentials, microbead free formulations and sustainable packaging (e.g., sugar cane derived plastics and bamboo razors). 
• Scaling & Growth Strategy – He offers insight into the practical steps of growing a business from a startup to an international brand: fundraising, product formulation, retail listings, brand positioning, and culture. 
• Market Insight & Consumer Behaviour – He reflects on how men engage with skincare, how brands need to adapt research and branding strategies for the male consumer and how to turn insights into action. 

Why He’s a Valuable Speaker for Your Audience

Simon Duffy built Bulldog Skincare from scratch, achieving measurable growth in a competitive FMCG category, and brings a multi‑disciplinary perspective combining innovation, branding, sustainability, consumer insight, and retail. His expertise is relevant across many contexts entrepreneurship, sustainable business, male consumer behaviour, and branding offering credible, actionable insights. With engaging storytelling, he shares personal founding experiences, such as hand‑labelled packaging and retailer challenges, making his talks both relatable and memorable.

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