Daniel Cotterill Email & Phone Number

Greater Melbourne Area

Melbourne, Australia

As the Managing Director of Mainline Communications Pty Ltd I have contracted or consulted to various entities including AGL Energy Hubs, Locata Corporation, Hanwha Defense Australia, The Ian Potter Foundation, Israel Aerospace Industries, Yaffa Publishing, Ateco Automotive, Aston Martin, Blohm+Voss, GoAuto Media, the Australian Forrest Products Association and the Williams and Kokoda Foundations. Positions included Journalist, Editor, Chief of Staff, Associate Publisher, PR Manager… Show more As the Managing Director of Mainline Communications Pty Ltd I have contracted or consulted to various entities including AGL Energy Hubs, Locata Corporation, Hanwha Defense Australia, The Ian Potter Foundation, Israel Aerospace Industries, Yaffa Publishing, Ateco Automotive, Aston Martin, Blohm+Voss, GoAuto Media, the Australian Forrest Products Association and the Williams and Kokoda Foundations. Positions included Journalist, Editor, Chief of Staff, Associate Publisher, PR Manager, Government Relations and Issues Management Consultant across fields including renewable energy, defence, automotive, forestry, sports administration and high level policy formulation and advice. Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

GoAutoMedia is a specialist independent publishing company covering the Automotive industry and is seen as an influential journal of record within Australia’s multi-billion dollar retail car business. GoAuto runs the country’s foremost independent car industry and motoring newsroom, two websites and contributes content widely across various media. My main roles with GoAuto were to determine and implement beneficial changes to the company’s strategic direction, and to help establish their new… Show more GoAutoMedia is a specialist independent publishing company covering the Automotive industry and is seen as an influential journal of record within Australia’s multi-billion dollar retail car business. GoAuto runs the country’s foremost independent car industry and motoring newsroom, two websites and contributes content widely across various media. My main roles with GoAuto were to determine and implement beneficial changes to the company’s strategic direction, and to help establish their new GoAutoNews Premium publication. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Ateco is an independent vehicle importer and distributor with an annual turnover exceeding $500m. The company represents Maserati, LDV and RAM. Until its refocus on Asian products it also handled Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Citroen and Fiat. Ateco also successfully launched Kia and Great Wall in Australia.My responsibilities at Ateco included engaging in complex issues management on an ongoing basis, assisting in liaison with Federal and State Governments and their officials on various regulatory… Show more Ateco is an independent vehicle importer and distributor with an annual turnover exceeding $500m. The company represents Maserati, LDV and RAM. Until its refocus on Asian products it also handled Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Citroen and Fiat. Ateco also successfully launched Kia and Great Wall in Australia.My responsibilities at Ateco included engaging in complex issues management on an ongoing basis, assisting in liaison with Federal and State Governments and their officials on various regulatory matters, and managing the Public Relations function for Ateco’s Asian and US brands. While there I conducted the public relations and issues management functions on the first successful launch of a Chinese car brand anywhere in the western world. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Hill & Knowlton is one of Australia's leading communication consultancies, providing public relations and public affairs services to a range of local and international clients. My roles were to build awareness of H&K in defence and security circles, while managing complex issues for clients.

Canberra, Australia

The key responsibility in this position was to act as key adviser in the Minister’s oversight of what was then a $25 billion a year portfolio with 100,000 people, some of whom were actively engaged in military operations. The job also involved managing the flow of information and relationships with the Department of Defence, State Governments, defence industry, other portfolios and political offices. Another key responsibility was to anticipate issues of concern and institute systems to protect… Show more The key responsibility in this position was to act as key adviser in the Minister’s oversight of what was then a $25 billion a year portfolio with 100,000 people, some of whom were actively engaged in military operations. The job also involved managing the flow of information and relationships with the Department of Defence, State Governments, defence industry, other portfolios and political offices. Another key responsibility was to anticipate issues of concern and institute systems to protect the Minister’s interests. I also led and staffed the Ministerial Office. Show less

Canberra

My primary roles were to provide high-level defence portfolio advice to the Shadow Minister, and play a central role in formulating the ALP’s defence policy in 2007. I also filled the role of media advisor to the Shadow Minister during the 2007 Federal election campaign.

Canberra, Australia

Yaffa Publishing is one of Australia’s largest independent media companies. It specialises in consumer and business-to-business magazines and digital publishing, and is the owner of Australian Defence Magazine. My role was to interview politicians, industry leaders, senior bureaucrats and defence personnel, represent the publication in Canberra and write clearly on complex subject matter. In that time I developed a sound reputation within the Canberra defence and diplomatic community for… Show more Yaffa Publishing is one of Australia’s largest independent media companies. It specialises in consumer and business-to-business magazines and digital publishing, and is the owner of Australian Defence Magazine. My role was to interview politicians, industry leaders, senior bureaucrats and defence personnel, represent the publication in Canberra and write clearly on complex subject matter. In that time I developed a sound reputation within the Canberra defence and diplomatic community for ethical behaviour and accurate, influential reporting. Show less