Our Team
Peter Zangari, Managing Partner
Peter is a seasoned executive search professional with expertise across corporate, government, public sector, industry and not-for-profit sectors.
He brings deep experience in the public and private sectors to lead our team, recruiting high-calibre C-suite, public policy and external affairs professionals for clients including ASX businesses, government agencies, industry associations and not-for-profit organisations.
Peter is a trusted advisor and master at building relationships serving as a career coach of many senior leaders, providing regular counsel on reputation management, public policy and government engagement.
He has worked as a ministerial advisor across the Treasury, Infrastructure and Housing portfolios and inhouse as a communication and advocacy professional for ASX listed companies, corporates and public affairs agencies.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Communication from Western Sydney University, is an Executive Central accredited career coach, and sits as a Director on several Boards and Advisory committees including for Business NSW, SydWest Multicultural Services, NDIS provider Participate Australia and Riverlink Disability Services.
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Kelly Mico, Partner
Kelly is a highly credentialled public affairs professional trusted to build brands and manage reputations in a variety of businesses and public sector agencies.
She has provided counsel to CEOs, executive leadership teams and boards and has worked closely with government ministers for over 20 years.
During this time, Sydney’s transport infrastructure has boomed and Kelly has been right at the centre of it. She’s successfully developed and implemented complex communication strategies for planning, building and launching new high-profile transport infrastructure and services.
She is known for her strategic thinking, calm nature and her ability to act decisively having worked across many key issues and crises over the years. She is also a change maker with a track record of creative strategies for major change and transformation projects.
As the head of our public affairs practice, she provides thoughtful strategic advice on stakeholder engagement, internal communication, media, governance and risk, brand and reputation management.
Kelly has a Master of Arts in Communication Management (UTS), a Bachelor of Applied Science (UC) and a Certificate in Engagement from the Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2 Australasia).
Read more about Kelly’s experience on LinkedIn.