SIX O'CLOCK - Key Persons
Ainsley is an experienced strategic communication professional who works closely with organisations to bring to life their brand narrative and purpose.
Creating and executing compelling and intuitive strategies that foster strong connections with stakeholders, Ainsley is a strong believer in the power of communication and storytelling to enhance brand reputation and drive business growth.
Ainsley has previously advised clients across manufacturing and innovation, resources, aviation, technology, and start-ups. She has a Master of Digital Marketing Communications, Communication and Media Studies, a Master of Teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts.
As a former commercial and mergers & acquisitions lawyer, James brings to Six O'Clock a unique skillset that marries his strong knowledge of, and expertise in, capital markets, regulatory affairs and stakeholder management
Prior to joining the firm, James worked in internal communication and compliance with Australia Post's Employee Relations division, where he was able to combine his extensive legal affairs background with a growing focus on strategic communication and stakeholder engagement. As a senior corporate lawyer, James spent 14 years in private practice and in-house across a range of sectors, in Australia and the UK.
At Six O'Clock, James' portfolio of clients spans the capital markets, superannuation and financial services sectors, along with large retail, property and public sector agencies.
Jim has almost 30 years' experience in corporate affairs, reputation management, stakeholder relations and financial communication practice in both consulting and corporate environments.
Throughout his career, he has built and led corporate affairs and communication functions at Merrill Lynch Australia/NZ and National Australia Bank and he has worked on a range of high-profile projects and issues including a beverage industry demerger and sale, a foreign exchange scandal, a state-wide gas disaster, and large-scale infrastructure policy initiatives.
As a lecturer and tutor, Jim has guided aspiring communicators through RMIT University's Bachelor of Communications undergraduate and Master's degree courses. Jim is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).
Job Titles:
- Practice Director
- Practice Director in Six O'Clock 's Melbourne
Nathan is Practice Director in Six O'Clock's Melbourne office. He provides communication counsel to a portfolio of clients within the commercial property, financial services, capital markets and sport sectors.
Nathan has built strong credentials in public policy, communication and stakeholder engagement, having led the government relations and corporate affairs functions for a national peak body in the health sector and served as a political adviser for a Federal Government minister.
Nathan began his career at a leading information technology developer after completing degrees in economics and international relations at Lancaster and Latrobe universities.
Patrick began his career managing international media's interest in the Australian cricket team before moving into the telecommunications sector.
During eight years at Australia's largest telco, Telstra, Patrick led federal, state and local government relations campaigns and worked on a range of high profile public policy initiatives and issues, as well as thought leadership programs. He was also a company spokesperson.
Since moving agency-side in 2011, Patrick has advised a long list of c-suite executives through complex communications matters and built stakeholder engagement programs for major business strategy initiatives.
Patrick serves on the board of respected journalistic institution, the Melbourne Press Club.
Paul brings international communications experience to Six O'Clock having relocated to Melbourne from Dublin, Ireland, where he advised a blue-chip client book across a variety of sectors including financial services, tech, the built environment and energy.
Paul specialises in the development, protection and enhancement of corporate reputation. He has experience in advising businesses on cross-border transactions, crisis scenarios and regulatory matters and possesses an innate understanding of what makes a good story.
At Six O'Clock, Paul advises clients in sectors including capital markets, sport, healthcare, construction, energy and financial services.
Sam is a driven communication professional with expertise in financial communication and investor relations.
With experience in both building and delivering strategies, Sam helps organisations take a multi-channel approach to their storytelling - he has skills in digital content creation and strong media relationships. Over the years, Sam's work has helped raise the profile of companies across Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Prior to Six O'Clock, Sam provided investor relations and financial communication counsel to some of Australia's most innovative ASX-listed technology, biopharma and life sciences companies. He also served on the Board of IABC Victoria.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Founding Directors
Siobhan's worked across a range of industry sectors including manufacturing, utilities, education, consumer goods, health and government services.
Siobhan's broad experience has made her a highly sought-after media trainer, developing the media spokesperson skills of senior executives from leading Australian businesses and government agencies.
Siobhan is frequently turned to for counsel during organisational issues and crises.
Siobhan is also a corporate video producer and leads Six O'Clock's digital thought-leadership offering.
Job Titles:
- Head of Events, Business Manager
Sonia is a sought-after event management specialist with more than two decades' experience delivering corporate and community events for a long list of clients. With a knack of ensuring events align to business and brand strategy, and are delivered on-budget, Sonia's focus on one-percenters is unrivalled.
Sonia also keeps Six O'Clock's back office ticking as the firm's Business Manager. She has extensive experience in office administration and business management, and a strong understanding of the communications and marketing sectors.
Prior to joining Six O'Clock, Sonia managed the office and administration functions of the Australian arm of a leading multinational 3D technology company, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the local team and providing executive support to the Managing Director.
Earlier in her career, she held office administration roles with Melbourne Water and Australian Unity, where she went on to lead the marketing services function.
Sonia studied business and marketing at RMIT.
Should your organisation require issues and/or crisis management counsel and support immediately, please call 03 9993 0455. This number will be directed to a Six O'Clock representative ready to assist with your matter. You can also email info@sixoclock.
Tess designs and delivers strategic communication programs for organisations and their leaders. Possessing a passion and skill for nutting out a good story, Tess leads clients in their corporate thought leadership positioning across digital, social and editorial media.
Over the years, Tess has also supported the issues and crisis management needs for well-known companies and their leaders.
Tess' Six O'Clock client portfolio spans the education, property, mental health, retail, government and sporting sectors.
Tess holds a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) from Deakin University.