SenateSHJ welcomes Jane Ratcliffe as Partner
SenateSHJ welcomes Jane Ratcliffe as Partner and Head of
Public Sector Practice
Wellington, 15 August 2018 – SenateSHJ is pleased to welcome Jane Ratcliffe as a partner and head of its public sector practice in New Zealand.
The appointment strengthens SenateSHJ’s well-regarded public sector practice, further deepening the team’s expertise in providing senior counsel to public sector clients.
SenateSHJ’s Wellington General Manager Raphael Hilbron said: “Jane’s skills and experience add significant value to the firm and its clients.
“It’s been a busy first half of 2018, with strong demand for reputation management and digital communication skills, which Jane brings a great deal of to the business.
“Jane is a highly experienced and successful communications professional with a strong background in building and leading high performing teams and projects.”
Commenting on her appointment Jane added: “I’m thrilled to be part of such an experienced highly regarded team who never shy away from the tough issues. It’s also important to me that I work for an organisation who live and breathe their values and that’s certainly the case here at SenateSHJ.”
Jane brings more than 20 years' experience delivering successful communication programmes, including launching digital products and services to market for private and public sector clients.
She has held senior leadership positions at Careers New Zealand and the Tertiary Education Commission as General Manager of Channels and Digital Resources.
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