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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

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

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

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

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.