Maria Rampa

Authenticity and trust in leaders and organisations are more important than ever. Partners with individuals and organisations to develop strategic positioning, stakeholder engagement and communications that build trust, strengthen brands and create meaningful partnerships. Advises leadership teams across industries on strategy, communications, risk management and high-performing team leadership.

Led the external marketing and communications team across APAC, overseeing brand positioning, executive communications, media relations, crisis communications, government relations, innovation and CSR. Also led the Brisbane 2032 marketing and communications program.

Advised executive leadership on brand positioning and strategic marketing initiatives across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Led communications for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games positioning, hosted Aurecon's Engineering Reimagined podcast, and contributed to brand strategy, thought leadership and market engagement.

Provided strategic consulting services across brand, marketing, communications and business development. Worked with executive leadership teams across management consulting, transport, infrastructure, logistics and education to strengthen positioning, stakeholder engagement and business growth.

Managed the client insights program for the Resources business, advising senior leadership on client engagement strategies, relationship management and project delivery improvements.

Led global marketing and communications for the Mining & Metals business across Australia, Asia and South America. Developed brand strategy, client engagement programs, thought leadership initiatives and business development campaigns, contributing to significant revenue growth.

Developed and implemented corporate communications strategies supporting organisational culture, change management and employee engagement. Delivered internal and external communications, executive messaging and stakeholder communications initiatives.

Provided marketing, communications and public relations consulting to executive teams across tourism, professional services, education, arts, not-for-profit and government sectors. Delivered strategic communications, media relations, sponsorship and stakeholder engagement programs.

Supported the development and delivery of marketing and communications strategies to promote investment, community engagement and tourism for the Cardiff Bay regeneration project.

Developed marketing initiatives to promote Cardiff Airport across domestic and international markets, working closely with tourism organisations, travel agencies and industry stakeholders.

Reported on general news, arts and cultural features for regional newspapers across South Wales.

Presented a weekly Sunday afternoon music program for a commercial radio audience in Cardiff.