With almost 10 years of experience leading corporate communications for Australia’s largest companies, I help organisations protect reputation, deliver exceptional content, navigate complex issues, and build social licence to operate. I partner with C-suite and boards to translate strategy into clear, credible messaging across media, investor relations, CSR, and internal communications. I’m known for delivering high-impact, multi-channel campaigns, steering sustainability and crisis responses, and guiding policy engagement with regulators and industry bodies. My work has earned multiple awards, including Colonial First State Spotlight Awards (2022, 2023, 2024), a Colonial First State CEO Award Nomination (2024), a Chairman’s Future Leader Development Program (2024), and Ampol Outstanding Achievement Awards (2021, 2022).

Jessica Puz

With almost 10 years of experience leading corporate communications for Australia’s largest companies, I help organisations protect reputation, deliver exceptional content, navigate complex issues, and build social licence to operate. I partner with C-suite and boards to translate strategy into clear, credible messaging across media, investor relations, CSR, and internal communications. I’m known for delivering high-impact, multi-channel campaigns, steering sustainability and crisis responses, and guiding policy engagement with regulators and industry bodies. My work has earned multiple awards, including Colonial First State Spotlight Awards (2022, 2023, 2024), a Colonial First State CEO Award Nomination (2024), a Chairman’s Future Leader Development Program (2024), and Ampol Outstanding Achievement Awards (2021, 2022).

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With almost 10 years of experience leading corporate communications for Australia’s largest companies, I help organisations protect reputation, deliver exceptional content, navigate complex issues, and build social licence to operate. I partner with C-suite and boards to translate strategy into clear, credible messaging across media, investor relations, CSR, and internal communications.

I’m known for delivering high-impact, multi-channel campaigns, steering sustainability and crisis responses, and guiding policy engagement with regulators and industry bodies. My work has earned multiple awards, including Colonial First State Spotlight Awards (2022, 2023, 2024), a Colonial First State CEO Award Nomination (2024), a Chairman’s Future Leader Development Program (2024), and Ampol Outstanding Achievement Awards (2021, 2022).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Manager Sustainability Communication at Colonial First State
July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Led positive business and financial media coverage of CFS’s sustainability products and investment capability. Directed crisis response strategy and advised executive leadership on managing reputational risk amid climate and social activist campaigns. Advised C-suite and board on ESG-related reputational matters. Engaged regulators and industry bodies to influence policy outcomes on behalf of CFS. Prepared sustainability strategy, communications, and disclosures to address evolving stakeholder expectations.
Senior Manager External Communications at Colonial First State
August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Developed and executed executive communications to elevate CFS’s investment performance capability. Implemented media strategies to establish credibility of the new leadership team, including the Chief Investment Officer. Advised C-suite and directors on corporate messaging, speeches and investor briefings. Partnered with marketing and brand teams to amplify campaigns and drive audience engagement. Monitored sentiment and performance metrics to optimize messaging and channel effectiveness.
External Communications Advisor at Ampol Limited
November 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022
Led Ampol’s rebrand media engagement strategy, resulting in national coverage and more than $15 million in advertising equivalent value. Led Ampol’s future energy and decarbonisation media strategy, resulting in $8 million in advertising equivalent value. Managed complex reputational issues and community campaigns through incidents such as environmental remediation and service station closures. Oversaw the Ampol Foundation, doubling community impact through partnerships, fundraising campaigns and workplace giving. Led the preparation of Ampol’s annual financial and sustainability reports, ASX announcements and AGM materials.
Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Advisor at Downer EDI Limited
September 1, 2017 - November 30, 2019
Oversaw employee engagement activities, including building and launching an employee mobile app. Quadrupled social media follower growth. Oversaw business and financial media engagement during company announcements and financial results conferences. Supported relationships with institutional investors and developed financial communication materials. Supported crisis management and response programs.

Education

Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance at Macquarie University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Public Communication) at University of Technology, Sydney
February 1, 2013 - November 30, 2016

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment