OUR TEAM

We’re all-rounders with deep expertise in advocacy, politics, public relations and corporate affairs. 

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    David Lang

    Founder

    Government relations | Public policy | Advocacy | Reputation | Geopolitical advisory

    david@brockwell.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmlang/

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    David is the founder of Brockwell. Between 2020 and 2024, he was an Associate Partner at strategic communications consultancy SEC Newgate, where he helped clients navigate issues which spanned policy, government, business, the media and global affairs.

    Before joining SEC Newgate Australia, David was based in London where he led UK public policy for US financial services company Square (now Block). He previously served as a policy adviser to the former Australian Foreign Minister the Hon Julie Bishop during the Turnbull Government. Prior to this, he spent four years at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute working both as an analyst and managing editor of The Strategist, the Institute’s commentary platform. 

    David established and led the Australia-Japan Youth Dialogue between 2016 and 2020. He was previously a Visiting Research Fellow at the National Institute for Defense Studies in Tokyo, a Young Leader with Pacific Forum in Hawaii, and a Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum. He has been a delegate to the Australian-American Young Leadership Dialogue, the Australia-EU Emerging Leaders Forum, and the Australia-India Youth Dialogue, and is a past recipient of the Rob Chalenor Prize for Outstanding Young Strategic Leadership. 

    David holds a Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Queensland and a Master of International Relations from Griffith University.

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    Carly Wladkowski

    Media and Communications Lead

    Public relations | Crisis communications | Corporate communications

    carly@brockwell.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-wladkowski-88852792/

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    Carly is Brockwell’s Media and Communications Lead. She has extensive experience in corporate, crisis and digital communications, particularly in the fields of agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and aerospace, among other sectors.

    Before joining Brockwell, Carly was an Associate Partner at SEC Newgate Australia, where she led crisis communications, public relations and strategic communications projects for clients ranging from small organisations through to ASX 200 and Fortune 500 companies. Her deep understanding of Australia’s evolving media and digital landscape enabled her to deliver strong results for public and private sector clients across various industries. Carly worked at Boeing Australia between 2018 and 2021, where she supported the management of various local and global brand issues including the 737 MAX crisis, internal communications for a complex Enterprise Agreement negotiation, and the company’s COVID-19 response. 

    Prior to Boeing, Carly was part of the communications team at Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co. Ltd., where she played an integral role in what was, at the time, one of the fastest transactions resulting in the sale of an ASX-listed farmer-owned co-operative. This complex work involved significant stakeholder engagement, as well as internal and external communications around the transition to Saputo Dairy Australia. 

    She currently serves as a Director on the Board of animal welfare charity, Gumtree Greys, one of the biggest independently-run greyhound rescues in Victoria.

    Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Journalism) from the University of Technology Sydney.

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    Mathilda Checketts

    Senior Consultant

    Corporate communications | Media Engagement and monitoring | Strategy development

    mathilda@brockwell.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilda-checketts-4448bb16a/

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    Mathilda is a Senior Consultant at Brockwell, where she partners with clients across a broad spectrum of industries on corporate affairs issues. With a nuanced understanding of the Australian, British and European media landscapes, she supports organisations in navigating complex communications challenges with clarity and influence.

    Most recently working at Burson’s London office as a Senior Account Executive, Mathilda worked across high-profile global, EMEA and UK accounts in both the public and private sectors. She played a central role in the development and delivery of targeted communications strategies which helped to align stakeholders and secure international media coverage.

    Before relocating to the UK, Mathilda held roles at SEC Newgate Australia, where she advised clients on the interplay between the media and policy environments.

    Mathilda brings a strong track record in translating complex issues into compelling narratives, securing national and international media attention, and shaping messaging that cuts through with influencers and decision makers. Her work has delivered tangible results in brand positioning, policy advocacy, and reputation management across multiple jurisdictions.

    Mathilda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications & Art History from University of Melbourne.