13. Simon Wheeler from Stylo

13. Simon Wheeler from Stylo

From The Printerviews by Colin Sinclair McDermott

March 16, 2026 · 46 min · Season 2

About this episode

Colin McDermott interviews Simon Wheeler about his career, personal experiences, and the future of the print industry.

In this interview, Colin McDermott talks to Simon Wheeler to discuss his career, personal experiences, and his perspective on the future of the print industry .  Simon  shares deeply personal stories, ranging from his battle with cancer at age 20 to unique professional highlights like meeting the Queen .   The conversation highlights Simon's commitment to vulnerability as a professional super weapon, arguing that being open and asking for help allows for the development of stronger, more authentic business relationships. The discussion centres on the evolution of technology, from photographic and digital to 3D and Artificial Intelligence. It also covers the importance of nurturing the next generation of talent. And, in a Printerviews first, Simon even shares a poem, written specifically for the podcast, which is a call to action for veteran industry professionals to mentor and support younger staff.  The interview concludes with an emphasis on the work being done by Fespa UK’s Next Generation initiative to educate and entice new talent into the field. Key Takeaways Opening up to others builds stronger and more authentic professional…

People in this episode

Host: Colin McDermott

Guest: Simon Wheeler

Topics covered

  • print industry
  • vulnerability in business
  • technology evolution
  • mentorship
  • next generation talent

Keywords

  • print industry
  • vulnerability
  • mentorship
  • technology
  • Fespa UK

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fespa UK

Books & works: poem

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