Rowena Simmons

Rowena Simmons is a Lecturer in Digital Business and Course Leader for UG Business programmes at the University of Worcester. She holds roles as Induction Coordinator, Marketing Lead, and School and College Liaison in the Business School. Her expertise spans digital technology, e-commerce, and international trade. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) with an MBA in Executive Leadership and Management (Distinction), CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management, and a First Class BA in Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship.

Prior to academia, she was an entrepreneur, founding companies including Black & White Boutique, Franco Florenzi, and Enjiie. Her accolades include Lloyds Bank Enterprise Awards (2014), Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2015), and Clothiers Company's Most Promising Entrepreneur (2016). She integrates real-world entrepreneurial insights into teaching to prepare students for digital-era business challenges.