Icon Agency appoints senior government and public affairs figure
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Icon Agency appoints senior government and public affairs figure

Icon Agency has announced the appointment of Hamish Fitzsimmons as Director Strategic Advisory and Public Affairs, brought on board to drive the agency's government and stakeholder relations practice. He will also work with Icon’s Reputation division, assisting with crisis management and media training.

Moving to Icon from his role as Head of Corporate Affairs at the Australian Energy Council, Hamish has also been Senior Manager of Government Affairs at NAB and held senior roles in government and stakeholder relations for BUPA.

Prior to moving into public affairs, he worked as a Senior Reporter for the ABC’s 7.30 Report, Lateline and ABC News, and was Online Editor at The Age. Hamish is also the recipient of two Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism.

Icon Managing Director, Joanne Painter, said, “I am delighted to welcome Hamish to our growing team, his experience and networks across energy, media, industry and government are a significant asset”.
 

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