At Foster McCrone Ratcliff & Sims Advisory, we specialise in helping businesses like yours navigate the public landscape with confidence and get results.

Our partners have over 50 years’ experience advising federal and state governments and business on strategy, social licence to operate and reputation management – we’ve helped win three Victorian elections with an increased majority each time, supported the delivery of nine budgets, built the largest social media presence in politics and provided advice at the highest levels. 

When you engage FMRS you will deal directly with the partners – and get the benefit of our extensive experience in senior roles during the pandemic, complex policy and regulatory challenges, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, major M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, leadership transition, and major project implementation.

  • Ben is a leading expert in government advisory, stakeholder engagement and communications strategy.

    Over the last 15 years, he has been a trusted adviser to some of Australia’s most senior political leaders in roles with the Australian Government, the Victorian Government and the Australian Public Service.

    As a senior member of the leadership team in Premier Daniel Andrews' office, Ben led whole-of-government engagement with business, unions, the community sector and other stakeholders.

    As an exceptional relationship builder, Ben understands that the most enduring partnerships are built on trust, discretion and a frank and open dialogue. He has an unparalleled ability to build coalitions of interest and find common ground between parties to deliver strategic outcomes.

  • Jessie was one of the most senior advisors to Premier Daniel Andrews for nearly 10 years, with the lead responsibility for strategy, communications, digital and campaigns for the Victorian Government.

    She has nearly 20 years of campaigns and strategy experience at a state and federal level – working on her first national campaign in 2005.

    Jessie is a national leader in strategic thinking and problem solving. She is skilled in building frameworks and systems for strategy implementation. This ensures her plans are clearly understood by large teams and stakeholders, allowing buy-in and smooth rollout.

  • Lissie is one of Australia’s most experienced and effective strategic advisors.

    As Chief of Staff to former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, she oversaw whole-of-government strategic planning, policy development, and crisis management and led a team of over 250 staff through record-breaking election victories, the pandemic, natural disasters, major organisational changes, and leadership transition.

    Recognised for her calm and collaborative leadership in the most challenging and sensitive circumstances, Lissie is highly valued for her expert advice on strategy, policy and regulation, reputation management, crisis response, negotiation, communications, and organisational transformation.

    Lissie has advised major Australian and international companies in diverse sectors including healthcare, infrastructure, superannuation, and transport.

  • Adam is a strategic communications specialist, who has worked across media, government and business.

    Most recently, he was the Director of Global Corporate Communications at IFM Investors – an industry superannuation owned global fund manager – where he was involved in major M&A transactions in Australia and globally, including the acquisition of Sydney Airport.

    His previous roles have included being the Media Director for Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, a senior advisor to Commonwealth Government Ministers, including the Deputy Prime Minister, a federal press gallery journalist, and a consultant to United Nations agencies.

    Adam is known for being calm and direct, and building strong and lasting relationships with media and communications professionals globally.