Our people

We have a core team of 12 consultants.

Combined, we have more than 100 years' experience as either journalists or specialists in media relations.

In addition, we draw from a talent pool of carefully selected, highly experienced consultants, digital specialists, web designers, event managers, writers, strategic planners, copywriters and art directors depending on the nature of our clients' businesses.

We tailor-make our teams to fit our clients' needs and budgets.

Andrea Kerekes Managing Partner

Andrea has 24 year's experience in journalism, public relations, and copywriting.

After specialising in marketing and media as a journalist, Andrea moved into women's and lifestyle magazines as a copywriter, working for all major Australian publishers.

She has spent the last 14 years working in public relations, specialising in publicity and media relations, reputation management, issues management and internal communications for clients across a range of industries.

Alongside her corporate communications work, Andrea has developed and implemented a range of high-profile consumer campaigns for major brands.

Simon Lloyd Head of Consulting

Simon's career began in London 25 years ago as a copywriter at an advertising agency.

He returned home to Australia and joined The Australian Financial Review as banking writer, moving on to banking & finance editor, marketing & media editor, and editor of gossip column Rear Window.

Simon also worked as new business director of Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising and then formed his own PR consultancy, Lloyd & Gray Media Relations, with clients including Advance Bank, Lend Lease and Coles Myer. In 1999, he returned to journalism at Business Review Weekly as marketing editor and then innovations editor. Simon is a founding member of Access PR.

Simon Corah Chairman

Simon Corah is the former co-founder and national CEO of M&C Saatchi Australia.

After a 24-year career in advertising, Simon decided to focus his management and strategic planning skills on the critical area of business growth.

His company, Growth Mantra, combines the best of agency creativity and innovation with the strategic disciplines of management consulting.