Ben has driven a number of prominent public relations, strategic communications and issues management projects for KDPR clients across the public and private sectors including Brisbane Housing Company, Brookfield, Jadecorp and the Coles Group.

A noteworthy project, Ben successfully provided rapid strategic advice and issues management solutions for KDPR client Brookfield during the forced docking of the swine-flu engulfed P&O cruise ship at Portside Wharf.   Significantly regulating the potential impact of this issue, Ben managed a large contingent of media over three days, personally ensuring vital key messages were distributed and conveyed through media outlets and spokespeople were accurately briefed on media protocol.

Professional strengths

• Crisis and issues management
• Media strategy development
• Corporate media relations
• Property sector knowledge