Our Team
Get to know the Atlas team
DR SAMANTHA SMITH
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ADVISER
Samantha is an experienced communications strategist, brand manager and media adviser.
Her broad experience across sectors has given her an intimate understanding of the foundations required to develop and maintain strong brands. She is also adept at social media and reputation management.
Equipped with a Doctorate from Monash University for her behavioural science research, Samantha has an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and the tools to drive change.
Outside of her consulting role to Atlas, she is a Director of Melbourne agency, Pinnacle Collective, a Fellow of the global Chartered Governance Institute (FCG), and Chair of Swinburne University’s Master of Marketing Course Advisory Committee.
She also assists in judging the Telstra Australian Business Awards and is a published author on the topics of Generation Y and social media.
SOLLY FAHIZ
DIRECTOR - CLIENT RELATIONS
Solly holds an Executive MBA from the Melbourne Business School, along with Masters and bachelors degrees in international relations.
He is a business savvy executive with experience in business strategy, media, communications, reputation management, corporate affairs and social impact.
Solly is a Director of the Nick Kyrgios Foundation and has roots in successful family business.
Bridget Macciotta
SOLICITOR & CONSULTANT
Bridget is a graduate of Melbourne Law School and completed her Practical Legal Training at The College of Law.
Bridget’s breadth of experiences have fostered a client-centred and compassionate approach to her work. She is motivated by helping clients fulfil their vision of success.
STEVE PALMER
DIRECTOR - RISK AND REPUTATION
Steve has degrees in law and commerce, postgraduate qualifications in education, is an accredited executive coach and is currently undertaking further postgraduate studies in organisational change.
He is a solutionist, lawyer and expert in the operations of government.
A former General Counsel to the Premier of Victoria, he knows how to work with you to navigate complexity.
Steve engages adversity across multiple fronts; legal conflicts, people problems, media issues.
He is discrete, confidential and resourceful. Steve sorts things out.
CHRISTOS KYRGIOS
DIRECTOR - BRAND YOU; BETTER YOU
Christos has tertiary degrees in law and commerce and has pursued a special interest and qualifications in sports nutrition and performance training.
He has elite international networks in sports and marketing and has negotiated deals with preeminent global brands.
Christos has a developed understanding of mindset, goal-setting and motivational influence in career development. He has significant experience in business development, talent scouting, sponsorship acquisition and brand relations.
Ayesha Dang
CONSULTANT
Ayesha is a law and commerce student majoring in finance at Deakin University.
She brings her experience of working in customer and client-facing roles to the Atlas Counsel team, and is passionate about getting the best out of herself and others.
In her spare time, Ayesha is an avid tennis player, currently representing her local club in Grade 2 of Tennis Victoria’s Women’s Pennant League.
KATH MC CARTHY
BRAND YOU; BETTER YOU ADVISER
Kath is a registered psychologist and senior lawyer. She is an experienced consultant, facilitator, and executive coach.
Kath ignites careers.
She helps turn good performance into greatness. Or, she takes people who are struggling and helps them talk, repair, and thrive.
JOHN MCLINDON
DIRECTOR - INSIGHTS AND INNOVATION
John is an experienced CEO of a data and analytics firm where he leads some of Australia’s leading data scientists and technology innovators. He also has tertiary qualifications in media.
He advises leading companies on data-driven communication and campaign strategies.
He has deep and wide-ranging connections throughout the executive landscape of professional sporting operations.
SELENA CHI
CLIENT RELATIONS ADVISER
Selena has tertiary qualifications in finance and economics, and is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in law whereby she has completed studies in sports law.
She also has significant skills in digital design and marketing.