ABOUT US

Apollo Communications provides senior counsel to public and private sector organisations, their boards and chief executives on internal and external communications strategies, including crisis and reputation management.

Our expert team is committed to the highest standards of discretion, which makes us trusted by leading Australian organisations and journalists.

HOW WE WORK

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PROTECT

Your reputation is one of your most important assets. When your reputation is at risk, we work with you around the clock to manage the crisis and uphold public confidence in your brand.

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PROMOTE

We’ll make sure your story gets heard. Our team of senior advisers are former journalists, expert PR consultants and digital specialists who develop integrated communications plans to generate unrivalled news and social media excitement.

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PARTNER

We can work as an extension of your team. You can rely on us to overcome challenges and serve your long-term interests and business objectives.

Adam Connolly

Chief Executive Officer

Adam has worked on some of the most high-profile public affairs issues in Australia over the past 25 years. He has served as Senior Media Adviser to the Australian Prime Minister, as in-house communications adviser for some of Australia’s largest companies, as an investment banker and as a journalist for News Limited. He is highly sought out by Boards and CEOs for strategic reputational advice.

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Jasmine Hogg

Director and Head of Reputation Risk

Jasmine has 20 years experience as a media and communications adviser in Australia, the UK and Canada. She has directed strategic communications programs for large listed companies and small private firms facing intense scrutiny or during periods of major regulatory reform. She specialises in working with Boards and senior executives on identifying reputation risks and developing strategies to protect them from public and private attack.

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Georgina Hall

associate director

Georgina has advised listed and private organisations on their communications in the UK, South Africa and Australia. She has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of media and investor relations programs as well as helping organisations prepare and respond effectively to crises. In Sydney, she has worked with some of the most successful organisations in financial services, forming close relationships with national and trade journalists and their editors.

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Kellie Sloane

Senior Consultant

Kellie Sloane is a media and communications specialist with executive and board experience. She began her career at the ABC before moving to the Nine Network, where she worked as a journalist in the newsroom and for the network’s flagship program, A Current Affair. She also hosted Nine’s national news bulletins, including Nightline, and was a fill-in host of the Today Show.
Kellie also worked for Channel 7 as a fill in co-host of The Morning Show, The Daily Edition and Sunrise, as well as for regular news bulletins.
Most recently, Kellie was CEO of Life Education NSW – the country’s largest non-Government provider of health education to children.
Kellie’s unique combination of skills means her keen nose for consumer journalism is anchored in a deep appreciation for business and stakeholder management objectives.

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Belinda Toward

Senior Consultant

Belinda has a diverse and flexible set of skills, having created and implemented PR campaigns for companies in both B2B and B2C sectors. She has extensive experience with clients in the finance and tech industries but has also successfully applied her nose for news and corporate communications expertise to businesses in health and nutrition, FMCG, as well as industry associations. With experience as a freelancer and in Australian agencies for more than a decade, Belinda has a dynamic approach to delivering on clients’ business objectives.

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Irina Kamychnikova

Consultant

Irina is an experienced communications consultant having worked across government, health, social issues and planning and development. She has helped organisations with reputation management, public relations, corporate communications and digital and social media. She also has a Certificate in Engagement from International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) and has worked on numerous community engagement projects.

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Luke Dean

Consultant

Luke has worked with private and listed companies for more than ten years, helping them implement their communications strategies. Having also worked as a stockbroker, Luke’s strategies are designed to complement each client’s capital requirements. Luke has a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Journalism (MBJO) from the University of South Australia.

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Anabelle Newham

Office Manager

Anabelle is Apollo’s Office Manager, ensuring the day to day operations run smoothly. Anabelle’s twenty-year career has spanned across a diverse range of sectors with roles in corporate, agency and non-profit organisations. Anabelle’s career has previously focussed on creating and executing core business strategy which has encompassed brand management, project management, stakeholder relationships, marketing campaigns, sponsorships, events and PR. Anabelle has a BA in Office Management majoring in Public Relations.

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INDUSTRIES

Below are some of our areas of expertise. Our expert team is committed to the highest standards of discretion, and for that reason we keep our client list confidential.