Meet Our CEO
- Simone Clarke, The Comms Queen
Simone Clarke is an accomplished Communication Specialist with over 25 years of broadcast experience and over a decade of corporate communication experience.
Her career in media began at the age of 18, as the host of the then popular television youth show, ‘Rappin’. With the gift of gab, complemented by her love of life, her work would open up new opportunities, paving the way for Simone to freelance with the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC). There, she learned from the very best in the business as she became proficient at production and presentation.
Though she entered the corporate world years later, she never abandoned her love for broadcast. Instead, she skilfully juggled both interests, Chief Communication Officer at GraceKennedy Ltd. and TV host at Television Jamaica. She gained extensive experience in event management and Public Relations and rose to the pinnacle of her career at GK.
Today, Simone holds a Master of Arts Degree in Communication, with distinction, and continues to comfortably wear many hats in the industry.
Corporate
Crafting communication strategies for Jamaica’s most prominent companies, she has been the voice behind the scenes of some of the most venerated executives in corporate Jamaica.
Broadcast
Simone hosts TVJ’s popular morning show, ‘Smile Jamaica,’ and she is a popular host and emcee choice for numerous events held in Jamaica. Following her call to serve, Simone premiered ‘Sim Soul Sessions’, a TV program offering a safe space for her guests to share their stories and find catharsis. Simultaneously, viewers are inspired to extend grace and find community.
Coaching
Simone is also a highly sought-after voice, speech, presentation, and delivery coach for corporate groups and executives, empowering persons to confidently communicate at their best level with an audience of any size.
Simone’s Career Journey
Became ‘Rappin’ Show Host
1994Graduated from UWI, Mona, with First Class Honours BA degree in Media and Communication
Landed a job in both TV and Radio at Television Jamaica and FAME 95FM
1997Took on a full-time position at FAME 95FM, working as a Broadcaster and Senior Producer.
Accepted a corporate job, becoming Public Relations Coordinator at Hilton Hotels & Resorts
1999Promoted to Executive Producer at FAME 95FM
2007Joined GraceKennedy Ltd. as Corporate Communications Manager
2011Promoted to Chief Communications Officer at GraceKennedy Ltd.
2014Became AVP, Group Corporate Communication at Supreme Ventures
2016Founded SimSpeak Communication Services Ltd
Created TV hit show, ‘Sim Soul Sessions’
2020Continues to host ‘Smile Jamaica’ on Television Jamaica, executive produce and host ‘Sim Soul Sessions’, and manage SimSpeak Communication.
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