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TEAMWORK BUILDS TRUST

MEET OUR TEAM

HON CHRISTOPHER PYNE

Executive Chairman

Christopher Pyne served as the 54th Australian Defence Minister, and was responsible for delivering the $200 billion build-up of Australia’s military capability, the largest in Australia’s peacetime history.

Tony Hodges

Partner

Tony Hodges brings almost two decades of senior level government, policy and communications experience to Pyne and Partners.

Sarah Niall

Partner

Sarah has come to Pyne & Partners with a wealth of government and non-government experience. Most recently as part of the current Federal Government as Senior Adviser to the Minister for Local Government, Regional Development and Territories, Hon. Kirsty McBain.
Andrew Joyce

Partner

Andrew Joyce has worked across Government, the Australian Public Service, and in government affairs in a variety of advisory and leadership positions over the last 20+ years, including as a senior adviser, Chief-of-Staff and a senior executive in both the public service and private industry.

Will Clancy

Partner

Will has specialised in providing high-level strategic advice to Ministers and government agencies on the implementation and management of complex political, international policy, communications and stakeholder engagement issues.

Gemma Iafrate

Executive Assistant to the Chairman

Gemma Iafrate was appointed as the Hon Christopher Pyne’s Executive Assistant in 2021, from the office of Ms Jennifer Westacott AO at the Business Council of Australia

Ali Almond

Senior Associate

Ali Almond is an experienced strategic and media advisor to high-profile Parliamentarians and government agencies in Australia and New Zealand.

Jack De Hennin

Senior Associate

Jack de Hennin uses his political and business experience to provide strategic insights which assist clients in maximising their engagement with Government.

Alexandra Longinidis

Senior Associate

Alexandra Longinidis combines her analytical and research background to help clients build strong partnerships between their business, the Government and broader community.

Stuart Crosbie

Senior Associate

Stuart Crosbie combines his experience in research and political analysis to help clients build strong partnerships between Government, business and the broader community.
JOHN BATHGATE

SPECIAL COUNSEL

John Bathgate draws on his experience in the military, government and management consulting to help clients share their stories.

Sharon Wilson

Special Counsel

Sharon has worked in BAE Systems for 34 years in various senior roles including strategy, innovation, business development, supply chain, and industry engagement/development.
Aaron Waters-Marsh

Director, Strategic Engagements & Events

Aaron Waters-Marsh is the Pyne and Partners’ Director for Strategic Engagements and Events experienced in managing projects, strategic initiatives and events, to deliver impactful outcomes across government and the private sector.

Raph Lipshut

Associate

After successfully completing Pyne & Partners’ first internship program in Melbourne, Raph has brought his strong communication and research skills to assist clients in achieving business outcomes.

Ron Beevor

Associate

Ron has experience in legal research, economic analysis and strategic writing. He offers a critical set of skills to deliver prudent insight and form to help clients engage productively with the Government and the broader economy.

Lucia Bloom

Associate

Lucia combines her expertise in international relations and strategic policy analysis to assist clients in navigating the complex intersections of government, business, and Australia’s broader geopolitical landscape.
BAKER DONELSON

STRATEGIC PARTNER

Pyne & Partners and American government relations firm Baker Donelson are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to capitalise on the recent AUKUS Defence Agreement, further strengthening ties between Australia and the United States.