MEET OUR AGM COMMUNICATIONS EXPERTS
AGM season is underway which means it’s a great time to engage assistance if your team needs it. Whether you need help with parts of the planning, specific stakeholder communications or someone to manage the full event, we have experts who can help. Meet a few of them below and don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can assist with an introduction or next steps:
SARAH (BRISBANE, QLD)
“I am a corporate affairs professional with more than 10 years’ experience managing communications and sustainability strategies for multinational companies globally. A specialist in building relationships across the spectrum, from local communities, middle and senior management to executive boards, investors and shareholders. I have been involved in a number of AGMs in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, London, Santiago and Johannesburg, preparing background papers, speech writing and on-the-day coordination of responses to sensitive questions. A dynamic communicator, I act as a confident liaison between subject matter experts and company spokespersons. With a super organised, collaborative work ethic, I thrive under pressure, maintain a professional communications style whilst knowing how to enjoy the moment and really bring out the best in a team.”
ALICIA (MELBOURNE, VIC)
“I am a dynamic, achievement-focused marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement professional with extensive experience in the private, public and not for profit sectors. I am recognised as a collaborative leader who develops highly performing teams to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes on time and on budget. I have developed a reputation for engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive concurrent complex programs, across digital channels, research, marketing and communications. I was involved with the organisation and logistics of AGMs at Telstra.”
KATHRYN (SYDNEY, NSW)
“I’m a trusted advisor with more than 20 years’ experience developing strategy and advising boards and senior management on reputation, risk, brand, stakeholder management, media, organisational change and executive profiling. A former award winning journalist, I’ve also worked in communication and marketing agencies including Ogilvy as well as in-house senior communication roles with listed, private and NFP companies locally and globally including Glencore, AGL, IAG, Uniting, NAB, Boral, Medela, Nestlé and Lendlease, and TomoTherapy. I’m a creative storyteller with proven ability to make complex concepts simple and shape and deliver impactful communications across mixed channels to multiple and complex stakeholder groups. I also have experience with event management including AGMs from site selection through to working with third party agencies for logistics, planning and event coordination.”
SANDRA (SYDNEY, NSW)
“Senior corporate professional with more than 20 years’ of experience across multiple sectors, including for organisations listed on the Australian and London stock exchanges. Strong track record in delivering communications strategies to drive continuous improvement, support organisational strategy and business transformation. Creative, collaborative and results-driven. Significant multi-disciplinary experience including: investor relations; CEO communications; stakeholder engagement; change management and employee communications. Works collaboratively to achieve measurable outcomes for large, complex businesses.”
DANIEL (GOLD COAST, QLD)
“I am a corporate communications specialist with close to 10 years’ in-house experience. Having worked for two ASX-listed financial institutions (and a Federal Government agency), I have significant experience leading communication streams for the Financial Reporting and AGM season. I have worked closely with Board members, senior executives and business unit specialists to create, manage and distribute communication material for a variety of internal and external audiences.”
KAREN (SYDNEY, NSW)
“I’m a communications specialist with almost 20 years’ experience working for senior management at Macquarie Group, where I managed a dedicated communications program for Nicholas Moore throughout his 10-year tenure as CEO. I worked closely with the Investor Relations team over many years on results announcements and AGM preparations, developing communications strategies, key themes and messages, speeches and presentations, adapting complex financial materials for retail investor audiences and bringing company stories to life.”
LIZ (SYDNEY, NSW)
“I am a writer and communications specialist with 15 years’ experience managing communications in high-profile government portfolios, NFP organisations and the university sector. I also have experience as a journalist, ministerial media adviser and Senior Account Director in a PR agency. I write news articles, media statements, Annual Reports and AGM content including speeches and presentations. I combine writing skills with a solid understanding of finance, having worked as a front-page editor at the Financial Times in London and a senior sub-editor for the Herald Sun business section. My clients include the Australian Conservation Foundation, Accor Hotels and Ambulance NSW.”
SARA (ADELAIDE, SA)
“I am a government relations professional with significant board level and senior executive experience across the public and private sectors. I am a politically astute operator who understands the importance of governance within all organisations large or small. I am adept at navigating through the web of challenges an organisation juggles when managing year-end, annual reporting and annual general meetings. I have practical experience in the communications, legal, financial, audit, logistical and interpersonal aspects of AGMs.”
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