BRAD KITSCHKE

Ex Uber, Vodafone, Beam Mobility, Government and NFP - Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Government Relations and Strategy, Communications - A leader with a track record of success in new and emerging technology and issues-rich roles at the forefront of public debate and interest. 

I use my background in politics, government, the corporate sector, and not-for-profits to deliver measurable results. I have held senior roles and delivered results for organisations whose growth and commercial success hinged on specific public policy outcomes and the distillation of complex technical issues into a straightforward and broadly accepted narrative as part of communication, media, and engagement strategy. 

I have successfully led strategic functions for industry associations, major corporations and government, contributing to commercial, policy and political success by being a valued strategic counsel and through effective policy development, regulatory and political strategy, strategic engagement and communications. 

I have a track record of excelling while managing some of Australia’s most complex public policy and communications challenges. I deal with ambiguity, growth, change, and crisis with a strategic approach that enables successful execution regardless of pace, risk, volume or the profile of the issues or environment. I can bring new and different approaches to problem-solving and strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. 

I have a history of taking on new and challenging roles in diverse and unique content areas that require me to be a quick study and become proficient quickly while applying my skills and experience. I have built and led multi-jurisdictional teams of up to 50 FTE and am experienced in highly regulated sectors in Australia, New Zealand, the broader APAC region, Europe, and North America. 

I have acted as a trusted advisor to governments and  C-suite, an external consultant, and a Company Director. I have led two national member-based industry associations in the financial services and technology sector and the retail industry. I have worked at the highest levels of Government as a Ministerial advisor to Cabinet Ministers. I have a history of successfully bridging the gap between an organisation’s commercial interests and public affairs.

I am experienced in a diverse range of policy and regulator content areas including;  legal and community justice, emergency services, emergency management and recovery, transport and road safety, correctional services, gambling and gaming, multicultural and culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the welfare sector and vulnerable communities, education including primary, secondary and higher education and training, telecommunications, retail, the sporting industry, external dispute resolution and consumer policy and complaint management, technology, innovation and startups, venture capital, financial services and fintech including insurance, superannuation, banking and lending, open banking, consumer data rights, data security and privacy,  transport, passenger transport and micro-mobility, tourism and the holiday accommodation sector, Board governance and organisational policy development, planning and development and local government, health and  aging, and energy, human services, people and culture  and Environmental Social Governance. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Consultant  Freelance  September 2022 - present 

Head of Corporate Affairs  PetSure Australia  February 2022 - August 2022 

Head of Public Affairs  Beam Mobility Ltd  January 2019 -April 2020  

Chief Executive Officer  Fintech Australia Ltd  June 2018 - October 2018 

Head of Comms and Public Affairs  SSI LTD  November 2017 - Feb 2018 

Head of Public Policy & Govt Relations  Uber Technologies November 2014 -June 2017 

Head of Public Policy  Vodafone   April 2012 -November 2014 

Executive Director  Aus Sporting Goods Association May 2010 - April 2012

Director External Relations  Teach For Australia   October 2009 - May 2010

Ministerial Advisor  South Aus Government   March 2006 - October 2009 
 

BACHELOR OF ARTS - THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE - POLITICAL SCIENCE