GRACosway today welcomes five exceptional leaders to its partnership group, marking a new era for Australia’s leading corporate communications and public affairs advisory firm.

Senior and long-tenured GRACosway practitioners Caroline Streeter, Nick Howe and Brendan Altadonna have been appointed Partners in the firm’s Corporate and Financial Communications practice, bringing deep experience across major transactions, capital markets and complex issues management for some of the world’s best-known companies. Geoff Elliott will step back from day-to-day management but remain connected to the firm and clients in a senior advisory capacity.

Canberra-based Anna Page has been appointed Managing Partner of the firm’s Public Affairs practice, working alongside long-term Managing Partner Richard King and newly-appointed Partner Kirstin Payne.

The announcement also includes the promotions of Sarah Coghlan, Stephanie Gheller and Kate Bryant to Senior Director, along with the establishment of a senior advisory group of Liz Deegan, Joanna Ball and Bill Frith.

GRACosway also announces the appointments of seasoned media and communications professionals Andrew White (Sydney) and Rick Wallace (Melbourne) to senior roles, bringing additional experience across journalism, listed company and financial sector communications to the firm.

CEO Kirsten Mulley said the appointments mark an important period for the firm, which has a legacy of developing future leaders.

“We are thrilled to appoint an experienced and talented group of leaders who have been central to our firm’s success over the past decade.

“Our new partners are all outstanding practitioners who have earned the trust of clients and colleagues through their work on complex and significant projects.

“They will continue to work with our broader advisory team of more than 25 experienced practitioners across our eight offices in Australia and New Zealand,” Kirsten said.

Kirsten said the appointments reflect the firm’s strength and momentum heading into its next chapter.

“GRACosway has a proud history, and I’m delighted that this team, who has grown with the business, will now shape its future.

“Our clients trust us with their most complex and significant challenges, and our commitment to advancing the next generation of advisers means they will always be in expert hands,” she said.