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I am an experienced communications professional and orchestra executive with a passion for music and community engagement. Over the years, I have developed expertise in strategic communications, social media, and community outreach, while also leading orchestral operations and programming. I thrive in roles that require leadership, creativity, and collaboration to foster audience growth and support the arts. My career has spanned various government and private sector communications leadership positions, where I have managed complex communications strategies and implemented successful marketing campaigns. I am deeply involved in community and nonprofit boards and committees, particularly in music and religious organizations, underscoring my commitment to service and cultural development.…I am an experienced communications professional and orchestra executive with a passion for music and community engagement. Over the years, I have developed expertise in strategic communications, social media, and community outreach, while also leading orchestral operations and programming. I thrive in roles that require leadership, creativity, and collaboration to foster audience growth and support the arts. My career has spanned various government and private sector communications leadership positions, where I have managed complex communications strategies and implemented successful marketing campaigns. I am deeply involved in community and nonprofit boards and committees, particularly in music and religious organizations, underscoring my commitment to service and cultural development.

Hugh Donnan

Orchestra, Conductor, Music Composer, +2

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I am an experienced communications professional and orchestra executive with a passion for music and community engagement. Over the years, I have developed expertise in strategic communications, social media, and community outreach, while also leading orchestral operations and programming. I thrive in roles that require leadership, creativity, and collaboration to foster audience growth and support the arts. My career has spanned various government and private sector communications leadership positions, where I have managed complex communications strategies and implemented successful marketing campaigns. I am deeply involved in community and nonprofit boards and committees, particularly in music and religious organizations, underscoring my commitment to service and cultural development.…I am an experienced communications professional and orchestra executive with a passion for music and community engagement. Over the years, I have developed expertise in strategic communications, social media, and community outreach, while also leading orchestral operations and programming. I thrive in roles that require leadership, creativity, and collaboration to foster audience growth and support the arts. My career has spanned various government and private sector communications leadership positions, where I have managed complex communications strategies and implemented successful marketing campaigns. I am deeply involved in community and nonprofit boards and committees, particularly in music and religious organizations, underscoring my commitment to service and cultural development.

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I am an experienced communications professional and orchestra executive with a passion for music and community engagement. Over the years, I have developed expertise in strategic communications, social media, and community outreach, while also leading orchestral operations and programming. I thrive in roles that require leadership, creativity, and collaboration to foster audience growth and support the arts.

My career has spanned various government and private sector communications leadership positions, where I have managed complex communications strategies and implemented successful marketing campaigns. I am deeply involved in community and nonprofit boards and committees, particularly in music and religious organizations, underscoring my commitment to service and cultural development.

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Work Experience

Chief Consultant at Hugh Donnan Consulting

January 1, 2019 - Present

Develop communications strategies including crisis communications and key message planning, execute social media strategies, plan and execute community engagement initiatives, and manage press release development and media strategies with management and evaluation.

Chief Executive Officer at Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra

September 1, 2016 - Present

Oversee orchestra operations, collaborate with music staff to program concerts and events, secure and grow sponsor and grant funding, drive subscriber growth, and foster community outreach programs for youth.

Director of Strategic Communications (Operations) at Communications Branch, Executive Council, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador

September 1, 2016 - August 21, 2025

Led communications operations across 15 government departments and agencies, coordinated news releases and social media, monitored media, guided departmental communication directors strategically, reviewed communication and consultation plans, and supported key government strategy development.

Director of Communications at Department of Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador

February 1, 2015 - August 21, 2025

Managed all strategic communications and messaging, worked closely with the Minister and executive team, designed and implemented marketing campaigns, prepared departmental press releases, monitored media and liaised on key issues.

Director of Communications at Departments of Service NL, Municipal Affairs, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador

October 1, 2014 - August 21, 2025

Managed strategic communications and messaging, worked with Minister and executive teams, designed departmental marketing campaigns, prepared press releases, monitored media, and maintained media liaison on key issues.

Manager, Enterprise Vertical Market at Stratos

March 1, 2011 - August 21, 2025

Created and implemented strategic plans, liaised with Inmarsat on enterprise vertical marketing, developed ECO-Partner program for land applications, and supported sales and product management on major bids.

Marketing Communications Manager, Americas at Stratos

February 1, 2008 - August 21, 2025

Coordinated marketing activities for the Americas, designed and implemented promotions, collateral and advertising, managed tradeshows and events, developed lead generating materials on Salesforce.com, and acted as contact point with external marketing designers.