Chris Bawden
Managing Director @Simple Lighting
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Managing Director @Simple Lighting
As Founder and Managing Director, I’ve grown Simple Lighting from the ground up into one of the UK’s leading online retailers of LED lighting. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve led all aspects of the business – from product strategy and ecommerce operations to supplier partnerships and customer experience.Simple Lighting serves domestic, trade, and wholesale markets with a wide range of innovative LED lighting solutions. We’ve proudly supplied major brands including Adidas, Frankie & Benny’s, and Matalan.Key responsibilities and achievements- Built and scaled a multi-million-pound ecommerce business from scratch- Developed our own branded product lines through ongoing R&D and international sourcing- Grew a loyal B2B and B2C customer base through targeted marketing and exceptional service- Managed a talented in-house and remote team and fostered a culture of technical expertise and customer-first thinking- Delivered consistent YoY growth through a mix of direct sales, marketplace channels, and trade partnershipsOur core specialisms include- LED Tape & Strip Lighting- Kitchen & Under Cabinet Lighting- Ceiling and Decorative Lighting- Outdoor & Commercial LED SolutionsAt Simple Lighting, our focus has always been on quality, innovation, and making lighting easy to buy, install, and enjoy.
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ABOUT CHRIS BAWDEN
I’m Chris – a dad of two, based in New Brighton by the beach, where you’ll usually find me out with the family, enjoying a local restaurant, or watching the Reds at Anfield (season ticket holder, of course). When I’m not in family or football mode, I’m deep in business – particularly in LED lighting and digital growth.Lighting the Way Since 2009I launched SimpleLighting.co.uk in 2009 and built it into one of the UK’s most trusted LED lighting brands. We\'ve supplied customers across the UK and worked with major names like Adidas, Matalan, and Frankie & Benny’s. From LED tape to kitchen lights, we’ve carved out a reputation for product innovation, reliability, and hands-on customer service.New for 2026 – Growth Ladder DigitalIn 2026, I’m launching my next venture: Growth Ladder Digital – a new kind of digital marketing partner.Too many UK businesses are stuck paying high agency retainers for underwhelming work. Growth Ladder changes that by connecting British companies with top-tier Filipino digital marketing talent – from SEO pros and copywriters to web developers and designers.But unlike online freelance marketplaces, we handle:Advertising and recruitmentCV filtering and interviewsHiring, HR, and payrollOngoing management and supportYou get a full-time or part-time team member who works only for your business – for a fraction of typical agency rates. We’ll help you scale without the overheads.Let’s ConnectIf you’re a business owner looking to grow without being tied to expensive agencies, or just want advice on lighting or marketing, feel free to connect or drop me a line.
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