Speaker Faculty

Gain practical knowledge of how to tailor your message by listening to industry leaders. Each master class will feature especially invited guest speakers working with the facilitators in sharing the lessons of their experience. Please revisit this site for guest speaker announcements.

About your facilitators:

Brian Tyson, Chief Executive Officer, Kreab Gavin Anderson & Company
Brian’s expertise is in strategic issues management specialising in political consultation, media and community campaigns. With a background in politics and media he has led a number of the firm’s high profile and complex public affairs campaigns in the media, transport, energy and sporting/arts sectors. Brian is also involved with a number of the leading industry advocacy peak bodies including TTF, PCA and the Sydney Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of the Committee for Sydney.

Jodie Brough, Managing Director, Kreab Gavin Anderson & Company
Previously a Sydney Morning Herald political reporter, NSW Government adviser and senior public sector manager, Jodie proffers a unique set of skills that mirror the many facets of the stakeholder communication. Her comprehensive experience in strategy development, issues management and stakeholder communications on major projects and infrastructure well places her to lead the company’s infrastructure and transport practice.

Sue Vercoe, CEO, GA Research
Sue Vercoe has more than 15 years experience as a market researcher, research buyer and communications consultant in the corporate, issues, finance and political arenas. Sue has project-managed complex research projects across most sectors in the infrastructure space, providing key insights and critical guidance to issues and opportunities for strategic stakeholder and communication campaigns.