Simon was a very active citizen, he took on many public appointments throughout his life; from committee member on a group looking at the reorganisation of the egg and poultry industry to advising the Petroleum Warfare Department during the Second World War. As a result of his hard work he was awarded a knighthood in 1944, becoming Sir Marks, and then a peerage in 1961 as Lord Marks of Broughton.
Achievements and Impact on British Retailing
Simon was a very active citizen, he took on many public appointments throughout his life; from committee member on a group looking at the reorganisation of the egg and poultry industry to advising the Petroleum Warfare Department during the Second World War. As a result of his hard work he was awarded a knighthood in 1944, becoming Sir Marks, and then a peerage in 1961 as Lord Marks of Broughton.