John Frey

John Frey John has over 30 years’ experience in providing corporate and financial communications counsel for both listed and private Australian and international businesses. With extensive expertise in transactional communications, corporate restructuring and issues management, John has advised a broad range of Australia’s leading listed and private corporates, financial institutions, investment banks as well as […]
Kirstin Payne

Kirstin Payne Kirstin brings a diverse skillset and background to GRACosway’s public affairs practice, with her professional experience spanning government, media, communications, stakeholder relations, and crisis and reputation management. Kirstin has particular expertise in assisting clients on a broad range of Queensland public policy and government engagement matters and focuses on fostering collaborative working relationships […]
Brigid Glanville

Brigid Glanville Brigid Glanville is a senior communications strategist and public relations adviser with more than 25 years’ experience across media, government, politics and stakeholder engagement. As a Partner at GRACosway, she leads the firm’s Strategic Government Communications practice, advising Federal, NSW and Victorian Government departments and agencies across health, education, infrastructure and social policy. […]
Richard King

Richard King Leading the firm’s Public Affairs practice, Richard offers GRACosway’s clients insight and advice based on his extensive experience in both government and private sector roles. His strong background in economic policy underpins the counsel he provides clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, health, digital platforms, professional services and energy […]
Deanne Curry

Deanne Curry Deanne provides investor relations support to a variety of ASX-listed clients, from micro-cap to large cap companies, operating in diverse industries. Deanne delivers strategic counsel to clients and provides day-to-day investor relations support including key message development, assisting with the preparation of financial reporting documents, investor targeting, managing relationships with investors and broker […]
Madeleine Russell

Madeleine provides corporate and financial communications support to a diverse range of clients. She advises across crisis communications, profile building and reputation management, transactions, and broader stakeholder engagement. Her experience spans education, government, healthcare, transport, property, professional and financial services, and not-for-profit sectors. Madeleine also manages GRACosway’s Media Monitoring service, where her deep understanding of […]
Shae Williams

Shae Williams Shae provides research and policy support to a broad range of clients, particularly on Victorian Government matters. Prior to joining GRACosway, Shae worked for the Deputy Premier of Victoria, James Merlino, where he provided strategic advice across a broad range of policy and political issues and helped manage stakeholder relationships. Shae has also […]
Andrew Cox

Andrew Cox Andrew assists in the management of GRACosway’s public affairs practice. He offers strategic advice and expert counsel to a diverse array of clients across the financial services, retail, professional services and not-for-profit sectors. Andrew has particular expertise in assisting clients engage with the Foreign Investment Review Board including obtaining complex approvals. He also […]
Nick Xerakias

Nick Xerakias With broad-ranging political experience, Nick provides GRACosway’s clients with strategy, policy, and political and regulatory risk advice across multiple jurisdictions. Having developed a deep and thorough understanding of the legislative process, particularly matters relating to Senate processes, Nick effectively navigates parliamentary and committee procedures to achieve client outcomes. Working with clients such as […]
Jack Brady

Jack Brady Jack is part of GRACosway’s management team and plays a national role focused on strengthening the firm’s operations, people, and leadership, while also working with a number of clients in our public affairs practice. Jack drives collaboration and connectivity across the firm, implementing strategies to develop our people and overseeing central team functions, […]