OM DENNE EPISODE
In this powerful episode of SEN Together, we sit down with the incredible Gavin Simpson — founder of Binman to Boardroom® — to talk about resilience, neurodiversity, and redefining success.
Leaving school with no qualifications, Gavin spent nine years driving a bin lorry believing he was “broken.”
An adult diagnosis of autism became his turning point — helping him realise his pattern-seeking brain wasn’t a weakness, but a strategic advantage.
Fast forward to today:
🏆 CIMA Student of the Year (2024)
🏢 Finance Leader at major organisations including Jaguar Land Rover
🎤 TEDx speaker challenging the Industrial Model of Education
🚀 Advocate for Cognitive & Background Diversity as a competitive business asset
This conversation is honest, inspiring and essential listening for parents, educators and professionals navigating the future of education and work — especially in the AI economy.
