Ian Smith

Ian Smith is a leading figure in the in the Australian corporate strategic communications sector. Ian established boutique consultancy Kortlang Melbourne in 1995 before it was acquired by Gavin Anderson & Company in 1996, now Kreab Gavin Anderson. As CEO of Gavin Anderson & Company (Australia) and a part of the company’s global management team, Ian consulted to global corporations and top-50 ASX companies on cross-border transactions, crisis briefs and regulatory matters. He led the communications strategy for the Australian Government for the Telstra 3 Share Offer, as well as taking a similar role in the Telstra 2 transaction and on a number of other government privatisations.

Ian works closely with a number of leading investment banks and law firms, and maintains close, positive working relationships with many of their principals.

Through Bespoke Approach, Ian Smith offers his extensive corporate strategic communications skills and networks for clients requiring communications and media advice on transactions, board and executive level crisis management as well as other business opportunities.