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EUROPE. Public affairs and communications consultancy Hume Brophy has appointed Brian Simpson, former MEP and Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism, as Senior Consultant.
Simpson will advise clients on EU and international legislation and policy development. Hume Brophy works closely with the ETRC on policy matters affecting travel retail in Europe.
First elected to the European Parliament in June 1989, Simpson has been an influential voice in transport debates. In 2010 and 2012 he was voted Transport MEP of the Year by Parliament magazine.
While Chair of the Committee Simpson helped to guide legislative packages of reforms for both the railway and airports sectors. He was also the author of a report setting out principles regarding how air agreements should be evaluated and dealt with by the European Parliament.
Previously he was also the Socialist Group’s spokesperson on the Transport and Tourism Committee. He also held roles as the Deputy Chair of Liverpool Airport and Director of the North West Rail Campaign.
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Former MEP Brian Simpson (right) takes on a new role with Hume Brophy, where John Hume (left) is Managing Partner | |
Hume Brophy Managing Partner John Hume said: “We at Hume Brophy are delighted to welcome Brian Simpson to our team as a Senior Consultant. Brian is a household name in the transport sector and brings 20 years of experience on policy development in this area. We are confident that our clients will immediately benefit from his unique insight and knowledge.”
Simpson said: “I am delighted to be joining Hume Brophy, Europe’s foremost public affairs firm. I continually hear of the good work and high quality of service provided by Hume Brophy and look forward to being part of that team.”
