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title: ASIC brings in Consumer Communications Lead
description: "Explore the latest industry moves: Simon Downes joins ASIC, Marty O’Halloran advises Thrive PR, Danielle Chong at Epic Games, and Yoko Yeung at IWC Schaffhausen."
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# [ASIC brings in Consumer Communications Lead](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/asic-brings-in-consumer-communications-lead)

 Written by [Telum Media](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/author/telum-media) | Mar 13, 2026 5:20:01 AM

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has welcomed Simon Downes as Consumer Communications Lead. He was previously External Affairs Lead at CPA Australia.

Simon's communications experience spans the finance, energy and government sectors, following a career in journalism. 

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