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Charlie is a trusted communications adviser and has diverse experience navigating high-profile issues. He provides strategic advice to clients across technology, financial services, and leisure sectors with a focus on managing reputation and positioning major company announcements.

This includes working with Google and Uber on external matters and with the firm’s financial communications practice to develop strategies for public and private market transactions, such as Crestone’s acquisition by LGT Group and the merger that created Australia’s largest mutual bank.

Before joining SEC Newgate, Charlie managed media and corporate affairs at Venues NSW, where he played an integral role in the $828m Sydney Football Stadium rebuild and the challenges faced by the live entertainment industry during the pandemic. He also had stints overseas with global design firm Populous, working at Super Bowl events in Atlanta and Miami.

Charlie holds degrees in arts, journalism and management.