Simon Pluckrose
Partner
With some 30 years of experience in journalism and corporate communications, both in the Middle East and the UK, Simon is an experienced storyteller with a deep understanding of media and a natural empathy with audiences.
He joined Brunswick in 2017 and has since become an integral part of the firm’s Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team, leading the sector in the Middle East, as well as working with clients in numerous other diverse sectors, including financial instituions, education, international development, and energy and resources.
He has worked with clients across Asia and Africa on a range of critical issues, from crisis response and reputation management to strategy development, stakeholder engagement and financial reporting.
Before joining Brunswick, Simon spent 20 years working as a journalist in the UK and the United Arab Emirates, including eight years with the Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT). His last position was Deputy Editor of a UAE daily newspaper.
Simon regularly lectures on journalism and communications and has helped develop several journalism training programmes during his career. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Economics and French (Joint Hons).