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Kicker Communications announces new hires and client wins

Strategic communications consultancy, Kicker Communications, has appointed Stephanie Ryan to the newly created role of Client Director. She will be responsible for developing and executing PR strategies and campaigns, act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, support new business development, and collaborate closely with the wider team.

Stephanie is a senior communications professional with over 20 years of industry experience, with particular expertise in the technology sector, having previously led communications at Intel Australia and New Zealand, Medtronic, as well as consumer and lifestyle PR programs. She has built relationships with the media, managed various events, launched a number of technology firsts, and provided strategic counsel to senior leaders at global organisations.

The agency has also welcomed Christopher Kane and Alexandra Rutter as Consultants, both joining after concluding Kicker's paid internship program.

The new appointments come as Kicker celebrates several client wins, including an organisation in AI-driven data management and enterprise cloud applications, Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux, Australian deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations, OneMRI, and independent provider of heavy vehicle fleet maintenance TRUCK TECH.

Co-founder of Kicker Communications, Fran Foo, said: "It’s great to have someone of Stephanie's calibre join us at a time when we’re enjoying strong growth with multiple new and exciting clients. She has excellent media relationships along with extensive global experience, which is ideal for our portfolio.

"Having Chris and Alexandra to strengthen the team is another win - they have both been outstanding as interns, and we look forward to helping them progress their careers as future communications leaders."

(Pictured, from left: Christopher Kane, Stephanie Ryan, and Alexandra Rutter)

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