Simon Neville

Senior Adviser

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-neville-08722420/

simon.neville@secnewgate.co.uk

Simon is an award-winning former business journalist and editor with 15 years’ experience in national newsrooms across the UK, including the Daily Mail, Guardian, Evening Standard and Independent.

Prior to joining SEC Newgate Simon was business editor for PA Media writing and commissioning the biggest business, finance and economics stories of the day.

He has an unparalleled knowledge of the UK mainstream media and the demands of a modern newsroom and is an expert in crisis comms, advisory and strategy work, media training and writing content for corporate clients across a wide range of topics and sectors.

Simon’s specialisms

We are a truly integrated team and strive to bring the perfect mix of talent and insight to every project. Below are some of the sectors and services I specialise in.

Strategy & Corporate Communications

We advise organisations through their growth cycle, from individuals and start-ups to global leaders.

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Financial Advisory & Transactions

Our experience spans M&A, hostile takeovers, defence and restructurings. We deliver compelling, clear and award-winning communications.

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Public Affairs & Government Relations

Our advisers draw on cross-party experience to shape policy and deliver regulatory change with campaigns that reach key stakeholders.

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Media

The media sector has perhaps evolved more than any other in recent years. Technology has...

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Simon’s insights

SEC Newgate publishes a twice-weekly e-newsletter, as well as other regular sector-focused news and views. Below you will find the latest articles written by me or insights relating to my sector specialist areas.

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News

Secrecy, shareholders and spin: The court ruling every boardroom should care about

With the slow demise of newsrooms, activist shareholders have soaked up some of the...

Recent work

We always strive to bring the perfect mix of experience and talent to every project. Whatever the discipline, for us it’s all about delivering positive change for our clients.

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