Simon Phillip Cowell is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the creator of The X Factor and Got Talent franchises which have been sold around the world. He has judged on the British television talent competition series Pop Idol (2001–2003),
Professional career
Simon graduated from Windsor Technical College with a degree in sociology, after which he changed several jobs, including the set of Stanley Kubrick’s cult film The Shining. Conflicts with colleagues and superiors were the reason for frequent dismissals, and Simon was unable to build a career until his father, who worked at EMI Music, got him a job working with the mail. Simon showed himself well in his new job, quickly received a promotion and acquired numerous connections.