Simon Meehan

Background

About Simon Meehan

Senior leader with over 15 years’ experience in digital media, communications and corporate affairs, working at the intersection of sport, storytelling and strategy. I’ve led global campaigns, grown digital audiences into the tens of millions, and helped some of the world’s biggest brands – Tata Group, Google, Chelsea FC – connect with fans, customers and stakeholders in meaningful ways.My background combines high-level corporate communications with deep expertise in digital content. At Chelsea, I oversaw content that reached hundreds of millions of fans and delivered rapid growth across all major platforms – Instagram (+40M), Twitter (+25M), TikTok (+13M). I’ve built and managed teams of 15+, delivered international campaigns, and driven award-winning work, including Best Digital & Social Media Team at the Football Summit Awards.I’ve also delivered significant commercial value by monetising platforms like YouTube and creating content that drives tangible returns for sponsors and club partners.Alongside my work in football, I sit on the Advisory Board at Birkbeck’s Sport Business Centre and lead the Digital Media & Communications course at the Sports Business Institute in Barcelona. I also speak regularly at industry events and have appeared on broadcast – CNN, Social Football Summit, Broadcast Sport Leaders Forum – and write on football, culture and media for titles including The Guardian and Nutmeg Magazine.