Graham Simpson is a lifelong Watford fan, who saw his first game as a boy in 1959 - a 5-1 win in the FA Cup over Wycombe Wanderers.

He grew up and was schooled in Chorleywood. His first job was in the Police force before a complete career change saw him pursue a 12-year acting career. This ended in 1978 when Graham formed Simply Travel, a holiday company which grew rapidly to carry more than 50,000 clients. He sold the business to Thomson Holidays in 1999.

Graham joined the Watford Football Club board in November 1999. He became Executive Chairman of Watford FC and Watford Leisure plc - the football club's AIM-listed parent company - in September 2002.

In September of 2008 Graham celebrated his fifth anniversary as Chairman of Watford Football Club and is pictured below receiving a cut glass bowl, in honour of his time at the helm, from fellow board members Andy Wilson (far right), Mark Ashton (far left) and Manager Aidy Boothroyd (centre left).

Born on the 27th July 1946, Graham is married to Yianna and has three children.