Porter Novelli Australia has announced a series of senior promotions within its Sydney and Melbourne offices. The communications firm, which collaborates with corporations, governments, and not-for-profits, has elevated four of its team members to more prominent roles.

Pippa Chester has been promoted to the position of Client Partner - Melbourne Lead. In her new role, Chester will be responsible for leading the Melbourne team. Chester joined Porter Novelli in 2023, bringing with her experience from the UK, where she held senior roles at Richmond & Towers and Weber Shandwick.

In Sydney, Lauren Atallah has been promoted to Client Partner. Atallah will take on expanded responsibilities, managing major clients such as the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation and ESR Australia and New Zealand. Atallah joined the firm in 2022 and has a background as a media advisor to an Australian Prime Minister and a Federal Cabinet Minister.

Additionally, Alice Wilson and Annie Collison have been promoted to Senior Consultants within the Melbourne team. Both Wilson and Collison have been with Porter Novelli since mid-2022, contributing to sectors including health, education, and agribusiness.

Porter Novelli Australia CEO, Rhys Ryan, commented on the promotions, stating, "These promotions reflect the exceptional talent, stability and leadership we have within our team. Pippa, Lauren, Alice, and Annie have all made significant contributions to the agency, and of course our clients. They’re also great people to work with.

"We’re excited to see our rising stars progress in their careers with us, as we continue to help shape our clients’ stories and make them count."