Peter is one of Australia's most experienced Crisis PR and issues Management practitioners. He has been resolving crises for over two decades. After 30+ years as a journalist, he started his career in PR and communications in 2002. Peter is Chair, Wilkinson Butler; Chair, Alliance for Journalists' Freedom; past-Chair, Global Communications Alliance; GAICDWilkinson Butler Strategy design, media relations, social/digital media, government and community engagement. Four specialist teams: Crisis and Reputation Management; Corporate PR & Media Relations, Sustainability & Energy Transitions, Digital - http://www.wilkinsonbutler.comCrisis PRPeter has focussed on Crisis PR for over two decades. He has achieved successful outcomes including cyber-security attacks, sexual abuse/harassment, media attacks, company restructures, product recalls, court cases and judicial inquiries, pollution spills, extortion/blackmail, and countering damaging industry or activist campaigns. He advises boards on governance and execs on restructures. He has been integral to rebuilding a number of organisations following a crisis. Corporate AffairsPeter advises a number of long-term clients across a broad range of sectors, supported by experienced staff at Wilkinson Butler. He is expert in complex community engagements and assisting leaders internally with cultural development and resilience. His approach is direct and outcomes-focused. Alliance for Journalists' FreedomThe AJF campaigns to governments to strengthen a robust and free media in Australia. Peter believes a fair and accurate media is essential for a healthy democracy. The AJF also works towards a freer press and journalists’ safety in the Asia Pacific region - https://www.journalistsfreedom.com/.Global Communications AllianceAn organisation of independent corporate affairs and public affairs agencies, all specialists in crisis communications; connecting us to the world. BackgroundOver 30 years Peter became a respected newsman, working on programs including earlier versions of the ABC’s 7:30 and Four Corners, and then Channel Nine’s ACA and 60 Minutes.Peter co-founded Wilkinson Group with Claire Wilkinson in 2002 after anticipating the disruption by the Internet on television. In mid-2013 Peter and Claire sold much of the business to employees who set up Wilkinson Butler, which Peter later joined as Chair.