Cathrine Pierce returns to NZ and joins the health sector

Australian public affairs advisory, insights and advocacy consultancy, 227 Partners, has launched to support clients navigate government.
The new agency will be led by Susanna Montrone and will combine political and policy strategy, government relations and community engagement services with market entry research and due diligence, transaction communications and executive counsel.

Susanna is an adviser with decades of experience in senior government and public relations consultancy roles.

227 Partners Executive Director, Susanna Montrone said: “At a time of heightened geopolitical risk, when government is increasingly interventionist in the marketplace, corporate clients are seeking hands on support that applies senior level counsel with a practical understanding of how to integrate business priorities with Australian parliaments, government agencies and key stakeholders.

“Our team, led by expert advisers in government, investment and regulatory risk, work in partnership with clients to design and execute effective strategies - anchored by proprietary intelligence - across the public and private sector interface.”

227 Partners is backed by Ideia Partners, a growing boutique corporate advisory, transaction support and investment firm with domestic and international clients in the infrastructure, property, defence, banking and financial services, transport and energy sectors.

Ideia Partners Managing Partner, Jason de Sousa said: “We are seeing clear market demand for integrated services that combine corporate advisory and transaction support with public affairs and regulatory expertise, to better capitalise on investment opportunities and manage uncertainty in domestic and international markets.

“Ideia Partners' extensive customer base across a wide and diverse range of business and industry sectors in Australia has welcomed the addition of a new strategic alliance with 227 Partners to expand our overall service offering.”

(Pictured L - R: 227 Partners senior team Andrew Huckel, Senior Advisor, Susanna Montrone, Executive Director, and Jason de Sousa, Senior Advisor)
 

 DALI Everyday Grocery has appointed Iain Twine as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Based in Singapore, he oversees the hard discount retailer's brand, marketing, reputation, government affairs, and community engagement.

With more than 25 years of international experience, Iain previously spent 14 years at Edelman as Vice Chairman APACMEA, leading regional offices and advising clients across energy, technology, healthcare, sport, and government. Prior to joining DALI, he was a Partner at FGS Global, where he led the firm's Singapore and Southeast Asia practice. 

Natasha O'Brien-Limmer has joined the team at Hampshire Property Group as Senior Area Marketing Communications Manager - New Zealand, where she will be responsible for brand positioning, stakeholder engagement, and promotional activities to drive awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

She was previously Senior Marketing Manager at Vicinity Centres in Melbourne for a decade and after that, served as Head of Marketing and Communications at Selwyn District Council. Natasha has also gained in-house experience across the finance, health, retail and tourism sectors for brands such as Disney, Louis Vuitton, Country Road and more.