As CEO of Twenty3 Group, John leads and oversees all businesses and investments of the group. He is an award winning marketer and strategist and gained a reputation in the FMCG industry for championing innovative brand strategies and solutions, whilst challenging conventional marketing practices.
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Bernice knows the CPG industry inside out—and from farm to table. While building client relationships and creating innovative, high-impact ideas for brands, Bernice’s enthusiasm and ability to make instinctual adjustments (learned, perhaps, during her many years as a trombonist?) have earned her a reputation as an unflappable PR practitioner. So, she’s levelheaded, improvisational and endowed with a certain enviable flair. But does she, in fact, have a weakness? “Pickles,” she admits. “I could sit and eat an entire jar of pickles.”
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When his clients face a crisis, whether potential or very real, Bob always brings them back to one simple question: “What are your primary business objectives?” With that as his beacon, over the past 20 years he has helped large and small organizations navigate the choppy waters of executive malfeasance, product tampering, drug diversion and abuse, product recalls and withdrawals, federal regulatory actions, media and Congressional investigations and other situations in which millions of dollars—and one’s good corporate reputation—were at stake.
AMPR is led by Sarah’s contemporary approach to communications, drawing on her vast experience and strong relationships gained over the last 20 years in the industry. Sarah sits on the committee of the Public Relatins Council of Australia (PRC) and the RMIT Fashion Design & Enterprise Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
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Australia’s leading retailer which houses the most sought-after local and international fashion designers. David Jones is not only the country's oldest department store, but the oldest department store in the world still trading under its original name.
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Bernice knows the CPG industry inside out—and from farm to table. While building client relationships and creating innovative, high-impact ideas for brands, Bernice’s enthusiasm and ability to make instinctual adjustments (learned, perhaps, during her many years as a trombonist?) have earned her a reputation as an unflappable PR practitioner. So, she’s levelheaded, improvisational and endowed with a certain enviable flair. But does she, in fact, have a weakness? “Pickles,” she admits. “I could sit and eat an entire jar of pickles.”
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When his clients face a crisis, whether potential or very real, Bob always brings them back to one simple question: “What are your primary business objectives?” With that as his beacon, over the past 20 years he has helped large and small organizations navigate the choppy waters of executive malfeasance, product tampering, drug diversion and abuse, product recalls and withdrawals, federal regulatory actions, media and Congressional investigations and other situations in which millions of dollars—and one’s good corporate reputation—were at stake.
Jen has experience in delivering a variety of event, sponsorship and activation campaigns across our client portfolio. Jen brings 10+ years experience in the luxury events and marketing sector, having worked with leading luxury global brands such as Bang & Olufsen Rolex, IWC, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Kailis & Graff, during her time at Emerald Group Investments & Crown Resorts.
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Australia’s leading retailer which houses the most sought-after local and international fashion designers. David Jones is not only the country's oldest department store, but the oldest department store in the world still trading under its original name.
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Bernice knows the CPG industry inside out—and from farm to table. While building client relationships and creating innovative, high-impact ideas for brands, Bernice’s enthusiasm and ability to make instinctual adjustments (learned, perhaps, during her many years as a trombonist?) have earned her a reputation as an unflappable PR practitioner. So, she’s levelheaded, improvisational and endowed with a certain enviable flair. But does she, in fact, have a weakness? “Pickles,” she admits. “I could sit and eat an entire jar of pickles.”
Nicole D'Amico
Dog whisperer, can't do dairy but will always try, dilligent with my daily planner and office nerd
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When his clients face a crisis, whether potential or very real, Bob always brings them back to one simple question: “What are your primary business objectives?” With that as his beacon, over the past 20 years he has helped large and small organizations navigate the choppy waters of executive malfeasance, product tampering, drug diversion and abuse, product recalls and withdrawals, federal regulatory actions, media and Congressional investigations and other situations in which millions of dollars—and one’s good corporate reputation—were at stake.
Working in the PR industry for over four years, Nicole joined AMPR as an Account Manager in 2016 specialising in Fashion, Retail and Consumer PR. Bringing experience in entertainment, health, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG and non-for-profits, Nicole has worked with some of the most instantly recognisable brands both Australia-wide and globally, including The Walt Disney Company and McDonald’s. With a love for events and creating strategic PR activations, Nicole is passionate about her work and the industry, striving to develop and implement creative and clever campaigns that deliver.
Olivia joined the AMPR team in 2016 to manage a number of clients across the Health, Lifestyle & Hospitality space, including the Australian Grand Prix Glamour On the Grid event, ecostore, Viktoria & Woods, Collective Establishments, Sash Japanese, Laduree and Willow Urban Retreat. Following the completion of a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) at Swinburne in 2013, Olivia has gained extensive PR experience working across major fashion, consumer and lifestyle brands such as Heinz, 7-Eleven, and RACV, ensuring a sound understanding of the media landscape.
Shannon Amato
Queenslander at heart - Melburnian by choice, lover of animals and forever chasing the sun
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Natasha Bongiorno
Sun chaser, lover of good cheese, pasta & wine, surrounds herself with great shoes and even better company.
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Shannon joined AMPR at the end of 2017. Bringing over 3 years’ experience across retail, consumer and lifestyle, Shannon has worked on some of Australia’s largest portfolios including ANZ, BP and Sensis. Since starting at AMPR, Shannon has touched a diverse range of clients including Chemist Warehouse, Inside Retail Live, Sussan, Conga Foods and Karen Millen.
Raina joined the AMPR team in 2017 as an Account Executive and Showroom Manager. Having worked in London in fashion PR for two years, she has returned to Australia bringing her wealth of knowledge. Raina has worked on a number of clients and specials events including MaxMara, MUJI UK, David Jones, Melbourne Fashion Festival, international showrooms and Milan, Paris and London Fashion Weeks. With her love of fashion and understanding of concept and design, Raina is passionate about the industry, striving to introduce creative and innovative campaigns.
Joining the AMPR team in 2017 with an already established background in lifestyle PR, Natasha services a number of clients in the Retail and Consumer team, including Melbourne Racing Club. Previously having studied Media and Communications at Deakin University, majoring in Public Relations, Natasha has a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the PR industry, with experience working across a mixture of entertainment, consumer, non-for-profit and lifestyle clients including Lexus, Victorian Racing Club and Starlight Foundation.
Eve is CPA qualified Finance Manager who has over 9 years of experience working for multinational advertising and communication agencies. Eve has an extensive financial experience and strong understanding of Public Relations Industry. Eve’s expertise lies in providing commercial guidance and establishing finance processes. She is passionate about achieving financial growth and well-being of the agency
Sarah Gale
Mother of three, impulse shopper, cat lady and lover of life
Jannah Flockhart
Newly a Mrs, Uber eater, boss lady and elite athlete
AMPR is led by Sarah’s contemporary approach to communications, drawing on her vast experience and strong relationships gained over the last 20 years in the industry. Sarah sits on the committee of the Public Relatins Council of Australia (PRC) and the RMIT Fashion Design & Enterprise Program Advisory Committee (PAC).
Stephanie Taylor
Mother of two, keen food critic, fashion victim and Hogwarts Alumni
Jen Simmons
Vigilantly Veuve, proudly OCD, memory of an elephant and closet Betty Crocker
Jen has experience in delivering a variety of event, sponsorship and activation campaigns across our client portfolio. Jen brings 10+ years experience in the luxury events and marketing sector, having worked with leading luxury global brands such as Bang & Olufsen Rolex, IWC, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Kailis & Graff, during her time at Emerald Group Investments & Crown Resorts.
Jeremy Drake
Meditator, travel writer, gym owner, photographer and slopes shredder
Cheyenne Myers
Sun seeker, latte lover, occasional baker and holidaymaker
Kathryn McLean
Curl queen, dumpling connoisseur and dances like Elaine Benes
Alex Bateman
Fur baby mum, world wanderer, beauty addict and cheese queen
Nicole D'Amico
Dog whisperer, can't do dairy but will always try, dilligent with my daily planner and office nerd
Olivia Crema
Mother of one, lippy lover, closet Nonna and Milo Queen
Working in the PR industry for over four years, Nicole joined AMPR as an Account Manager in 2016 specialising in Fashion, Retail and Consumer PR. Bringing experience in entertainment, health, fashion, lifestyle, FMCG and non-for-profits, Nicole has worked with some of the most instantly recognisable brands both Australia-wide and globally, including The Walt Disney Company and McDonald’s. With a love for events and creating strategic PR activations, Nicole is passionate about her work and the industry, striving to develop and implement creative and clever campaigns that deliver.
Olivia joined the AMPR team in 2016 to manage a number of clients across the Health, Lifestyle & Hospitality space, including the Australian Grand Prix Glamour On the Grid event, ecostore, Viktoria & Woods, Collective Establishments, Sash Japanese, Laduree and Willow Urban Retreat. Following the completion of a Bachelor of Communications (Public Relations) at Swinburne in 2013, Olivia has gained extensive PR experience working across major fashion, consumer and lifestyle brands such as Heinz, 7-Eleven, and RACV, ensuring a sound understanding of the media landscape.
Stephanie Hyde
Beachsider, coffee addict, OCD planner, wine and diner
Andie Towner
Snack influencer, content creator, barre enthusiast and clean freak
Shannon Amato
Queenslander at heart - Melburnian by choice, lover of animals and forever chasing the sun
Raina Naidu
Always tanned, globe trotter, Vino Fridays and Prada IS life
Shannon joined AMPR at the end of 2017. Bringing over 3 years’ experience across retail, consumer and lifestyle, Shannon has worked on some of Australia’s largest portfolios including ANZ, BP and Sensis. Since starting at AMPR, Shannon has touched a diverse range of clients including Chemist Warehouse, Inside Retail Live, Sussan, Conga Foods and Karen Millen.
Raina joined the AMPR team in 2017 as an Account Executive and Showroom Manager. Having worked in London in fashion PR for two years, she has returned to Australia bringing her wealth of knowledge. Raina has worked on a number of clients and specials events including MaxMara, MUJI UK, David Jones, Melbourne Fashion Festival, international showrooms and Milan, Paris and London Fashion Weeks. With her love of fashion and understanding of concept and design, Raina is passionate about the industry, striving to introduce creative and innovative campaigns.
Natasha Bongiorno
Sun chaser, lover of good cheese, pasta & wine, surrounds herself with great shoes and even better company.
Rachel Cox
Likes the finer things in life, but will never say no to a tinned spaghetti jaffle
Joining the AMPR team in 2017 with an already established background in lifestyle PR, Natasha services a number of clients in the Retail and Consumer team, including Melbourne Racing Club. Previously having studied Media and Communications at Deakin University, majoring in Public Relations, Natasha has a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the PR industry, with experience working across a mixture of entertainment, consumer, non-for-profit and lifestyle clients including Lexus, Victorian Racing Club and Starlight Foundation.
Bridget Halpin
Excessive shopper, ubereats, traveller and carpool karaoke extraordinaire
Sascha Irving
Intrepid traveller, movie critic, sugar before salt and good vibes only
Hannah Keating
Shoes, cheesy movie lover, shoes, homebody and shoes
Abbey Hudson
Crazy dog mum, homebody, avid traveller, wine lover and food critic
Eve Medvedeva
Loving mum, full time shopping addict and part time wine connoisseur
Our Directors
John Tripodi
Michael Leeds
Michael oversees the various operations of Twenty3 Group. With over 15 years in the advertising and media industry, Michael has extensive experience in media management, brand development and the negotiation and leveraging of some of the country’s largest sport and entertainment properties.
