Strategic communications advisory firm Cato & Clive Partners has issued a formal statement to clients, confirming that the business will cease operations at the end of February, concluding a seven-year run.
Originally founded as Cato & Clegg in 2017 by Sue Cato AM and Brett Clegg, the firm underwent a name change in late 2019 / early 2020 following Brett's departure. At that time, Clive Mathieson, who was serving as Managing Partner, became a named partner in the business.
In the statement, the firm said the decision reflects Sue's intention to rebalance and restructure her portfolio of interests, as well as to prioritise work-life balance after almost four decades of seven-day working weeks. It also noted that Clive Mathieson has accepted what was described as a “life-changing work offer”.
Sue will continue her professional work following the closure, with a renewed focus on providing corporate counsel to boards and leadership teams through her Cato Counsel brand.
The partners said: "Our focus through to the end of February is to secure the best possible outcomes for our people and our clients."