Paul McDonald

Paul McDonald

Deputy Creative Director

Paul McDonald

Grew up in Newcastle. Won a regional poster competition for Northumbria Police age 12. Decided I could do this and actually get paid. Went to Newcastle College. Did more posters. Met some people. Made friends with people who could write. I couldn’t. Teamed up. Got a book together. Knocked on doors. Scotland said ‘come in’. Joined Newhaven ad agency. Ate some Haggis. Liked it. Did real ads and got paid. Played table football, Won awards and pitches. Had fun. Moved to The Union Advertising Agency. Found a new partner Euan. Got married. (Not to Euan). Worked on some great campaigns. Was promoted to Deputy Creative Director.

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Management Team

Ian McAteer

Ian McAteer

Chairman, Union Group

Michael Hart

Michael Hart

Creative Director, The Union/Union Digital

Gus Chalmers

Gus Chalmers

Managing Director, Union Direct

Louise Killough

Louise Killough

Deputy Managing Director, Union

Sheryl Thomson

Sheryl Thomson

Creative Director, Union Direct

Daniel Batey

Daniel Batey

Managing Director, Union Data

Paul McDonald

Paul McDonald

Deputy Creative Director

Euan Auld

Euan Auld

Deputy Creative Director

Emma Campbell

Emma Campbell

Deputy Managing Director, Union Direct

Sarah Rowe

Sarah Rowe

Group Account Director