Simon Fothergill

Managing Director, Wigwam Storage

Part of Wigwam Storage Management Limited

Simon Fothergill has more than 20 years of experience in the UK self storage industry and is Managing Director of Wigwam Storage.

He writes practical, easy-to-follow advice to help customers make the most of self storage, whether they are moving house, decluttering, renovating, storing business stock or simply needing extra space.

With a long background in self storage operations and customer service, Simon shares useful self storage tips, packing advice and storage solutions designed to make storage simple, flexible and stress-free.

Areas of Expertise

Self Storage Operations
Maximising Profitability
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Operations Management
Customer Service
Sales Training & Business Development

Experience

Managing DirectorWigwam Storage2023 – PresentDeveloping and operating remotely managed self storage facilities.
Self Storage ConsultantSelf-Employed2022 – PresentHelping self storage owners expand their property portfolio, increase efficiency, improve daily operations and maximise profit.
Managing DirectorCityStore Self Storage2018 – 2022Maximised profitability across a small portfolio of self storage sites, overseeing strategic planning, training, sales and marketing.
Regional ManagerStorage King UK2010 – 2018Helped grow the group to 15 owned stores and 2 managed properties following Storage King’s acquisition of 6 self storage properties.