Simon Donohue

Simon Donohue is an experienced communications professional currently serving as Associate Director at SEC Newgate UK, overseeing the Northern office in Manchester since October 2024. Previously, Simon held the position of Strategic Communications Lead for Behaviour Change, Campaigns, and Insights at Transport for Greater Manchester, focusing on the Bee Network and the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan from January 2022 to September 2024. Simon's earlier roles include Content Curator at Marketing Manchester, where responsibilities included storytelling for the city-region, and Head of Content/Senior PR Consultant at Intelligent Conversation, specializing in healthcare technology sector communications. Simon’s journalistic roots trace back to positions at the Manchester Evening News, including Editor of Greater Manchester Business Week and Motoring Editor, alongside experience as a freelance journalist and PR consultant. Academic qualifications include a National Qualification in Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire.