Meet the Virtual Team
A Virtual Agency - Reimagining Agency Dynamics for the Digital Age
Hamann Communication is a boutique Sydney PR and communications consultancy that combines the depth of a senior specialist with the flexibility of a virtual agency model. We bring together experienced communications professionals from across Australia to build bespoke teams for each client.
By leveraging a network of trusted advisers who have collaborated over many years, Hamann Communication delivers bespoke teams for each client, delivering top-tier expertise tailored to your unique challenges. Our virtual team draws on deep expertise across technology and software, infrastructure and engineering, financial services and insurance, government and public sector, media training and crisis communications to deliver senior-level capability without the overhead of a large agency.
Our virtual agency model means you only pay for the expertise you need, when you need it. Every client engagement is staffed with specialists who have direct, relevant experience in your sector.
By leveraging a network of trusted advisers who have collaborated over many years, Hamann Communication delivers bespoke teams for each client, delivering top-tier expertise tailored to your unique challenges. Our virtual team draws on deep expertise across technology and software, infrastructure and engineering, financial services and insurance, government and public sector, media training and crisis communications to deliver senior-level capability without the overhead of a large agency.
Our virtual agency model means you only pay for the expertise you need, when you need it. Every client engagement is staffed with specialists who have direct, relevant experience in your sector.
Principal, PR, Media Relations and Communications Consultant - Fiona Hamann
Fiona Hamann is a Sydney-based public relations and communications consultant with more than 30 years of experience spanning corporate affairs, media relations, crisis management, and strategic communications across technology, infrastructure, financial services and government sectors in Australia and internationally.
Starting her career in journalism at News Ltd in 1989, Fiona has worked across PR agencies, in-house corporate communications teams, and specialist consultancies, bringing a journalist's instinct for a story to every communications challenge. Her background spans B2B technology PR, infrastructure communications, financial services, government relations, crisis management, and media training.
She founded Hamann Communication in 2014 and works across a number of industries with a variety of clients, whilst maintaining some semblance of work life balance.
Hamann Communication is located in the North West of Sydney. The agency services businesses across Australia, the USA and South East Asia.
Fiona has lectured and tutored in Public Relations at Raffles College of Design and Commerce and the University of Western Sydney (now WSU), reinforcing her commitment to professional standards and deep industry knowledge.
Over more than three decades, Fiona has worked with organisations across consumer goods, media, technology, financial services, construction and government, including: Coca-Cola South Pacific, Seven Network Australia, Reader's Digest, AllRecipes.com.au, HealthSmart and Handyman Magazines, Aussie (Home Loans), John Holland, Penrith City Council, Mackay Goodwin, National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), Continuum Cyber, Cornerstone OnDemand, Bentley Systems, Seequent, PrefabAUS, Rubix Modular Homes, Wollemi Valley Springs, TZ Limited, Yellow Brick Road, and British Aerospace.
She has also guest and ghost-written written blog posts for leading publications and brands.
Fiona works directly with clients, and also offers a confidential service to PR and communication agencies with work overflow or in need of specific expertise.
Starting her career in journalism at News Ltd in 1989, Fiona has worked across PR agencies, in-house corporate communications teams, and specialist consultancies, bringing a journalist's instinct for a story to every communications challenge. Her background spans B2B technology PR, infrastructure communications, financial services, government relations, crisis management, and media training.
She founded Hamann Communication in 2014 and works across a number of industries with a variety of clients, whilst maintaining some semblance of work life balance.
Hamann Communication is located in the North West of Sydney. The agency services businesses across Australia, the USA and South East Asia.
Fiona has lectured and tutored in Public Relations at Raffles College of Design and Commerce and the University of Western Sydney (now WSU), reinforcing her commitment to professional standards and deep industry knowledge.
Over more than three decades, Fiona has worked with organisations across consumer goods, media, technology, financial services, construction and government, including: Coca-Cola South Pacific, Seven Network Australia, Reader's Digest, AllRecipes.com.au, HealthSmart and Handyman Magazines, Aussie (Home Loans), John Holland, Penrith City Council, Mackay Goodwin, National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA), Continuum Cyber, Cornerstone OnDemand, Bentley Systems, Seequent, PrefabAUS, Rubix Modular Homes, Wollemi Valley Springs, TZ Limited, Yellow Brick Road, and British Aerospace.
She has also guest and ghost-written written blog posts for leading publications and brands.
Fiona works directly with clients, and also offers a confidential service to PR and communication agencies with work overflow or in need of specific expertise.
Crisis Consultant, Government Relations and Media Trainer - Ron Fuller
Ron is currently the Director of Templeman Consulting focusing on media training, government relations and strategic communications.
Templeman Consulting has advised a number of Australian universities, government departments, leading Australian corporations and not-for-profits.
Ron was a broadcast journalist for more than 30 years in both commercial radio and at the ABC in radio and television.
At ABC Radio News he covered several rounds including Local Government, Defence, Western Sydney and Environment.
He has also held the position of press secretary for both a State and Federal Minister.
Templeman Consulting has advised a number of Australian universities, government departments, leading Australian corporations and not-for-profits.
Ron was a broadcast journalist for more than 30 years in both commercial radio and at the ABC in radio and television.
At ABC Radio News he covered several rounds including Local Government, Defence, Western Sydney and Environment.
He has also held the position of press secretary for both a State and Federal Minister.
Commercial Partnership Strategist and Marketing - Nathalie Gibson
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Nathalie Gibson is a commercial partnership strategist with 15 years of experience in food and agriculture. As former Head of Partnerships at AgFunder and a 10-year Rabobank veteran, she led the Foodbytes global innovation platform, engaging 2,000+ startups from 90+ countries. Currently, she consults for agrifoodtech businesses and operates MarTech Collective, a strategic partner of Cultivating Connections (Singapore agrifoodtech meetups) and Women Founders and Funders Singapore.
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Research, Events Organisation, Administration Expert - Sophie Devine
With more than 10 years of experience as an executive assistant supporting C-Suite individuals and 5 years of Corporate Marketing and Communication experience, Sophie offers extensive organisational experience, whether it be research, deciphering software and data for the less technical among us, arranging events and community forums, meetings and general administration tasks. One of Sophie's superpowers is uncovering data and academic research to support client strategies and objectives.
Freelance Writer, Researcher and Podcast Producer - Shauna Hurley
Shauna Hurley is a freelance writer, researcher and podcast producer specialising in tech, construction and science communications – with clients including Microsoft, Procore, the European Bank of Reconstruction, the Australian Government and the Cochrane Collaboration.
She's also drawn to human tales – be it documenting curious feats for Guinness World Records or producing a top-ranked podcast featuring the world’s leading thinkers for Cochrane and the British Medical Journal (The BMJ). When she's not working behind the scenes for clients, she publishes under her own name in places like The Conversation, MJA Insight+, the Cochrane Library and in her current series, AI & Us.
She's also drawn to human tales – be it documenting curious feats for Guinness World Records or producing a top-ranked podcast featuring the world’s leading thinkers for Cochrane and the British Medical Journal (The BMJ). When she's not working behind the scenes for clients, she publishes under her own name in places like The Conversation, MJA Insight+, the Cochrane Library and in her current series, AI & Us.
Brand Specialist - Katie Lively
Katie Lively is a brand specialist with 20+ years of experience spanning copywriting, graphic design, creative direction, and strategy. With both agency and client-side expertise, she serves government, banking, agrifoodtech, retail, and property sectors. A skilled creative strategist and workshop facilitator, Katie recently led the brand strategy for Women Founders and Funders Singapore 2024.
Graphic Design & Powerpoint Whizz - Mel Archer
Mel is an experienced graphic designer and MS Office technical whizz. Specialising in crafting beautiful designs into functional corporate documents, Mel creates Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates clients can update without specialist software. From digital letterheads to tender documentation, annual reports and presentations/pitch decks, she’ll make sure your branding is cohesive across the board.
Mel has worked with a variety of businesses over the past 20 years including financial services, healthcare, retail, government and small business.
Mel also has her own graphic design business Netspin Creative.
Mel has worked with a variety of businesses over the past 20 years including financial services, healthcare, retail, government and small business.
Mel also has her own graphic design business Netspin Creative.