our people
     
   
  Graham Canning
Chairman

Regarded as the pre-eminent practitioner of corporate finance media relations in Australia, Graham has close to 40 years’ experience in the field. He founded Cannings a decade ago after many years in journalism and then public relations, and he continues to provide guidance and support to consultants in his capacity as non-executive Chairman. gcanning@cannings.net.au

 
  John Hurst
Managing Director

John has more than 20 years’ experience in business, finance and political commentary with The Australian Financial Review, including five years as Managing Editor. A former European correspondent and Investment Editor, he reported on many of the major corporate events of the past decade. He joined Cannings in 2008 to further grow our reach and network of clients. jhurst@cannings.net.au

  Luis M Garcia
Senior Partner

With more than 15 years’ experience as a senior journalist and editor and five years as a political adviser, Luis joined Cannings in 2002 as a specialist in corporate positioning, issues management and public affairs. He had previously worked for The Financial Review and The Sydney Morning Herald, and is a former Chief of Staff to the NSW Leader of the Opposition. lgarcia@cannings.net.au

 
  Nigel Kassulke
Partner

Nigel has been in the communications business for 25 years, developing extensive experience in corporate finance and issues management in Australia and overseas. He has in-depth and practical experience of dealing with matters such as market positioning, hostile takeovers, IPOs, and regulatory issues involving the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. nkassulke@cannings.net.au

  Craig Badings
Director

Craig has over 20 years experience advising major corporations and senior executives in Australia and South Africa, providing counsel on thought leadership, issues and crisis management, media relations and profile management to clients in the financial and professional services, biotech, property, FMCG, telecoms, IT and government sectors. cbadings@cannings.net.au

 
  Kathryn Lamond
Director

Kathryn has over 20 years experience in Australia and USA as a PR practitioner and award-winning journalist for major Australian TV networks. She provides counsel on branding and reputation management, thought leadership, media relations, executive profiling and advocacy to clients in the professional services, healthcare, building and engineering sectors. klamond@cannings.net.au

  Michael Mullane
Director

Michael has 20 years experience as a former finance journalist and editor, including senior positions at Dow Jones, the Australian Financial Review and Bloomberg. Michael provides counsel on financial communication and issues management to clients in investment and commercial banking, insurance, hedge funds, asset management, resources and energy sectors. mmullane@cannings.net.au

 
  James Canning
Director

James has over 20 years’ experience in business management, capital raisings and corporate advisory, and specialises in the resources, eCommerce and property industries. James has spent years as Managing Director at Macarthur Minerals, Finance Director at MGA Steel Buildings, and Managing Director at Global Approach. James heads Cannings’ newly opened Brisbane office. jcanning@cannings.net.au

  Mitchell Hume
Consultant

Mitchell joined Cannings this year and supports a number of clients with media analysis, media monitoring, event management and logistical support for financial calendar activities as well as providing account support to Cannings consultants. He received the Cannings Corporate Communications Scholarship in 2007. mhume@cannings.net.au

 
  Tommy Marnell
Consultant

Tommy has more than two years experience in the UK as a journalist and public relations practitioner, and supports clients in the professional services and building/engineering sectors in media relations, issues management and thought leadership campaigns. He holds an Honours in journalism from John Moores University, Liverpool. tmarnell@cannings.net.au

  Amanda Goldberg
Office Manager

As the Office Manager, Amanda's duties include IT, accounts, event management and providing our consultants with administrative support. Amanda has almost five years experience working in the communications industry, specialising in supplier management, contract negotiations, office administration and team support. agoldberg@cannings.net.au