pCOMZ Team
OUR TEAM
Meet the team at pCOMZ
Warwick Ponder
Managing Director
Warwick brings to the table more than 30 years of experience in corporate affairs, media, business communications, crisis management, government relations, stakeholder engagement and marketing across a number of fields including media, government, payments, telecommunications, financial services, energy and natural resources.
Warwick is an influential and experienced advocate who has a track record of generating support and engagement with government, Ministerial offices, regulators, industry bodies, media and internal stakeholders to execute strategic communications, change and influencing plans to meet core business objectives.
Gabby Taylor
Account Executive, Education Specialist & Public Relations Collaborator
Gabby brings significant experience across a number of areas, including marketing, branding, social media, website development and management, stakeholder communication and engagement, as well as education.
A trained and experienced English teacher and communications manager, Gabby has a passion for community and harnesses her experience in education and marketing to understand and communicate the core values and objectives of our clients.
Michael Sainsbury
Senior Associate
Michael Sainsbury has more than 35 years’ experience working in business, politics and the media. During his decades as a journalist he was writing about business, politics and human rights in Australia and the Indo-Pacific and spent four years as a China correspondent. He has worked for News Corp, Fairfax, Nikkei and a range of independent media outlets including Crikey and The Saturday Paper. He has won multiple awards in Australia and Asia for his reporting. Michael has helped craft corporate messaging and provide strategic advice for companies in Australia and Asia.
Rod Bruem
Senior Consultant
Rod Bruem had an extensive career with Telstra, spanning nearly two decades. He brings deep experience in communications, media and politics, specialising in stakeholder management, regulation and media relations.
Rod continues to contribute in public spheres. His engagement in local broadcast media, service on two Northern NSW regional councils, and consultancy for federal and state politicians, demonstrates his ongoing commitment to public service and communication.
Sue Bourke
Senior Associate
Sue Bourke has specialised in media, marketing and public relations for the last 30 years. Her clients have included KFC, Nike, America Express, Samsung, Visa, Pink Hope, McGrath Foundation, Asian Aid, Johnny Walker and she has worked for numerous fashion and lifestyle brands, including Christian Dior, Ritz Carlton, ITT Sheraton and Hamilton Island to name a few. more than 35
She has particular expertise in community and media engagement, both from a metropolitan and regional perspective. Sue has the ability to manage complex multi-channeled media events and has experience in creating CRM campaigns and websites.