Meet the team
Our consultants have provided policy, regulatory and communications support to State and Federal Ministers, government departments and government agencies, advised Australia’s biggest corporations and produced successful campaigns for social media, television, radio and print.
Damian Mannix
DIRECTOR
Damian works closely with CEOs, board members and senior executives to find co-ordinated solutions to complex issues.
James McGarvey
DIRECTOR
James works with CEOs, boards and senior management on major projects that require sensitive handling.
Rhiannon Carter-Buntman
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Rhiannon is an experienced political and policy professional with deep knowledge of government, strong communication skills and a proven track record in solving complex problems.
Seamus Bradley
DIRECTOR
Award-winning communications specialist, Seamus draws on his news experience to provide solutions in all media channels.
Kate Downward
CONSULTANT
Kate has an extensive background in the university and local government sectors, as well as with the Australian Bureau of Statistics..
Catherine Neville
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Catherine has been a senior executive in a leading social change organisation, and she has led high-performing teams in the community sector and the Victorian Government to a
Courtney Mann
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Courtney is highly experienced in providing strategic policy, communications and campaign advice and expertise at a senior level.
Sofia Dedes
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Sofia Dedes is an industry leading communications community/stakeholder and government relations professional.
Dr Penny Zagarelou-Mackieson
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Penny has devoted her career to researching, developing, advocating, and implementing ethical evidence-based policies and services that effectively meet the needs, rights, and well-being of vulnerable people. She is the author of two books: Adoption Deception and Greek Actually.
Peter Cohen
DIRECTOR
Peter is the former Executive Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation.
Chris Owner
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Chris has a deep interest in politics and has worked in ministerial offices as a senior adviser.
Dominica Ryan
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Dominica has extensive experience leading strategy, projects and public policy at State and Federal Government level.
Richard Allsop
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Richard has extensive experience as both an adviser in government and as a communications specialist in the private sector.
Christina Carter
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Christina Carter is a highly accomplished graphic designer with experience including art direction, branding, magazines, annual reports, newspapers, websites, and product packaging