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Simon Crowther
Simon Crowther
Simon Crowther is the Founder of FPS Environmental, Flood Protection Solutions and Civil Engineer and Chartered Water & Environmental Manager, an award-winning Civil Engineer and Chartered Water & Environmental Manager, recognised by Forbes Magazine in their top 30 Under 30' Europe list for his work in the industry. Simon is CEO of the FPS Group, founded in 2012, which comprises of Flood Protection Solutions Ltd and FPS Environmental Ltd.
Making Forbes Under 30- What I learned from attending the Summit

Making Forbes Under 30: What I learned from attending the Summit

Simon Crowther
Oct 8 '25
In 2018, I made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. At the time, it felt like a huge milestone and fantastic recognition. I remember the feeling when I found out, then travelling to London for the launch event – I couldn’t believe it.
The broken social contract; why the UK must engineer a new future

The broken social contract; why the UK must engineer a new future

Simon Crowther
Sep 18 '25
Simon Crowther explains how the inter-generational social contract is breaking down
When it comes to entrepreneurship, there is invariably insufficient discussion about what it’s like building a business when you have no fallback, no family support, and nothing to catch you if it fails. Simon Crowther offers a personal perspective.

Building a business when you have no fallback

Simon Crowther
May 20 '25
When it comes to entrepreneurship, there is invariably insufficient discussion about what it’s like building a business when you have no fallback, no family support, and nothing to catch you if it fails. Simon Crowther offers a personal perspective
Why purpose was the foundation for everything I built

Why purpose was the foundation for everything I built

Simon Crowther
May 1 '25
If you’re building a business and it feels like you’re doing it on your own, you’re not alone
When you give away expertise for free, people don’t value it, but they will value the consequences of ignoring it.

The problem with free advice? Customers don’t value It either

Simon Crowther
Apr 4 '25
When you give away expertise for free, people don’t value it, but they will value the consequences of ignoring it
Business is a constant balancing act between supply and demand; you’re either wishing you had more sales or wishing you had more capacity.

Why bootstrapping vs. raising funds is a business-specific choice

Simon Crowther
Feb 20 '25
Business is a constant balancing act between supply and demand; you’re either wishing you had more sales or wishing you had more capacity
In the 12 years I’ve been in business, I've witnessed increasing pressures on entrepreneurs.

Where did it all go wrong? Simon Crowther’s take

Simon Crowther
Jan 21 '25
In the 12 years I’ve been in business, I’ve witnessed increasing pressures on entrepreneurs
A popular mindset has been that business owners and CEOs must work in a constant state of overdrive to stay ahead of challenges and outpace any competition

Why entrepreneurs and CEOs should think like corporate athletes

Simon Crowther
Oct 29 '24
A popular mindset has been that business owners and CEOs must work in a constant state of overdrive to stay ahead of challenges and outpace any competition
I took my mental health for granted

I took my mental health for granted

Simon Crowther
Dec 7 '22
If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.
The need for diversity and inclusivity in Science

The need for diversity and inclusivity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, (STEM)

Simon Crowther
Jun 22 '22
Diversity and Inclusivity is at the forefront of thought. The world is seemingly unfolding into something more representative for diversity, although there is much work still to be done.