Sean Maguire

Sean Maguire began his career in journalism. As a news editor, he led global teams of journalists covering politics, economics, climate and international affairs. 

As a field reporter, he covered conflicts in the Middle East and former Yugoslavia and was based in Poland for several years. He has led policy, advocacy, campaigns and communications across the development and humanitarian sector, with a focus on sustainability and gender equality. At Plan International, he catalysed and led multi-stakeholder partnerships on gender data, children’s rights and investing in adolescent girls. He has also worked for the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UK government and is currently responsible for resource mobilisation, building alliances to achieve clean air and effectively communicating the challenges and solutions to air pollution in the Clean Air Fund.