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Laura Hill Promoted to Managing Partner, Engagement
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Laura Hill to Managing Partner, Engagement. Since joining Porter Novelli in 2021, Laura has played a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex change through meaningful stakeholder and community engagement. With 20 years’ experience across government, corporate and not-for-profit sectors, Laura brings deep expertise and a sharp instinct for what makes engagement effective. Her leadership comes at a time when organisations are under increasing pressure to connect authentically. Laura’s promotion reflects both her impact to date and the growing demand for exceptional engagement across the sectors we support..
Porter Novelli Supports Inaugural 'Safe Space' D&I Forum
We were proud to support the inaugural Safe Space: A Forum for D&I Discussion – a powerful event uniting the communications and PR industry to share, listen and learn. Moderated by Porter Novelli’s Arj Ganeshalingam, the panel featured Victoria Fruean, Mylan Vu (Vu Consulting) and Kelly Owens (Sling & Stone), who shared personal insights on allyship, inclusion, and the importance of safe spaces. The event highlighted how small, collective actions can drive meaningful change.
Porter Novelli tackles disinformation at Mumbrella Commscon
At Mumbrella CommsCon, Porter Novelli led a thought-provoking panel: Disinformation: Reclaiming the truth in a world of alternate facts. Moderated by CEO Rhys Ryan, the discussion explored the impact of misinformation across climate, energy and wildlife. Panelists Dr John Gardner (CSIRO), Dr Vanessa Pirotta (wildlife scientist) and Zoe Samios (AFR) shared insights on science communication, youth social media access, and the evolving role of journalism. The session highlighted the urgent need for clarity and connection in an era of confusion. A big thank you to our panellists and the engaged audience for driving this critical conversation forward.
