The UK Chamber of Shipping has appointed a new public affairs manager as it expands its external affairs team, hiring a former SEC Newgate accounts manager to lead engagement with policymakers, media and industry stakeholders. The appointment by the leading trade association for the UK shipping sector was confirmed in trade press reporting earlier this month.

The new appointee is Harry Brown, who previously held account management responsibilities at corporate communications firm SEC Newgate, where he worked across political engagement and corporate counsel briefs. Brown’s recruitment forms part of the UK Chamber of Shipping’s effort to strengthen its presence in Westminster and Whitehall as policy pressures on the maritime sector intensify.

Brown joins the Chamber’s external affairs function, which has been growing following the earlier appointment of a director of external affairs. The team covers digital communications, media relations, public affairs and campaigning on behalf of the shipping industry, reflecting a broader push to professionalise engagement with government and stakeholders.

The UK Chamber of Shipping represents shipping companies operating in the UK across a range of activities, from international freight and ferry services to offshore energy and maritime services. The organisation acts as the collective voice of the sector, engaging with government on …