Matt Francis

Communications, government relations, public affairs

Greater Sydney Area

About

Media, government relations and corporate affairs leader with extensive public and private sector experience across Australia and in the US. From frontline media, stakeholder relationships and community engagement through to C-level and ministerial strategic counsel on communications, government affairs and issues management. Areas of interest and expertise: aviation and airports, arts and entertainment, communications, financial services, infrastructure, property, tourism and transport.

Experience

  • Head of Public Affairs at Live Performance Australia
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Live Performance Australia represents more than 400 organisations and companies across our dynamic, diverse and world-class live arts and entertainment industry reaching tens of millions of Australians each year.

  • Head, Market Insights Branch, Austrade at Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
    Jun 2022 - Nov 2022 · 6 mos

  • Head of Public Affairs at Australia Council for the Arts
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Head of Media & Communications at Property Council of Australia
    Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Executive Manager Public Affairs and Communications at Commonwealth Bank of Australia
    Jun 2017 - Apr 2018 · 11 mos