Scott Simmons Elected New PLP Party Chairman
Saying that he “brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we anticipate will benefit the party greatly,” the PLP announced that Mr. Scott Simmons has been elected as the new Party Chairman.
A PLP spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party is pleased to announce that Mr. Scott Simmons has been elected as the new Party Chairman. Mr. Simmons brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that we anticipate will benefit the party greatly.
“With a desire to put the concerns of our people at the forefront of our operation, Mr. Simmons has committed to readying the party to form the next government, while staying true to our roots that have sustained our growth.”
Mr Simmons biography, courtesy of the PLP, is below:
Scott A. Simmons is the former Press Attaché to the Premier of Bermuda whose duties in the Cabinet Office included Press Secretary and Senior Advisor for Media Relations.
Educated both locally and abroad, his professional career began with the Bermuda Police Department where he served as a police cadet and a police constable and further developed at the Bank of Bermuda specifically Corporate Banking, Corporate Trust and Global Custody.
He joined the hospitality industry at Princes International’s Group of Hotels in Bermuda as Night Manager, Assistant Manager, Director of Security and Assistant Manager respectively. His experience in smaller hotels included professional development at Cambridge Beaches and the Coral Beach Club.
His political career began when he ran in the 2003 General Election as a candidate in Constituency 9, Smiths West and was later elected Public Relations Officer of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party.
His government experience was enhanced when he was appointed Press Secretary to the Premier and Senior Advisor, Media Relations and then was asked to serve on the Board of Tourism, Board of Works and Engineering, Board of Immigration and the West End Development Corporation.
Following serving at the Cabinet Office, he was invited by two consecutive Government Ministers to serve as a Communication Consultant and as a Senior Aide respectively.
Concurrent with his duties at the Cabinet Office, Mr. Simmons was a Director on the Board of the Bermuda Land Development Corporation and was active on its Business Development Committee.
He has one daughter, Isabella, and lists fishing and reading as personal pursuits when time allows.
Congratulations Scott! Wishing you all the best in your new role.
All the best Scott and congratulations I will remembered I banking days fondly.
Good luck, got your work cut out for you with that lot buddy