Meet The Team - Foley https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/ Foley Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:55:30 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Geoff Charnock https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/geoff-charnock/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:44:03 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=2445 Geoff is a seasoned commercial lawyer with over 30 years’ experience advising Australian and multinational companies across sectors including mining, construction, manufacturing, and professional services.

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Geoff is a seasoned commercial lawyer and for more than 30 years has been providing Australian and multinational companies with advice on commercial agreements, business transactions and international trade.  He has worked with clients in the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East in a variety of sectors, including mining and resources, building and construction, manufacturing and professional services.

Commercially astute and with a broad skill set, Geoff is able to quickly understand the challenges faced by Foley’s clients and confidently help them steer a path forward with unique and useful insights.  He holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sydney.

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Giovanni (Gio) Munoz https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/giovanni-gio-munoz/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:06:32 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=961 At Foley, Gio leads investment attraction and trade programs across sectors from aerospace to life sciences, combining expertise in medical science, finance, and global investment to drive client growth.

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At Foley, Gio leads investment attraction and trade development programs across industries including aerospace, clean tech, life sciences, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and food and beverage. He works closely with private companies, government agencies, and community leaders to identify creative solutions that maximise growth opportunities, explore fresh ideas, embrace change, and continually adapt strategies to meet the evolving needs of clients and the communities they serve.

Gio holds a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Sydney, with a focus on neuro and cardiovascular pharmacology and a Master’s in Financial Services from the same institution. Gio also undertook PhD research at the University of Sydney, exploring stroke and preventative measures to protect the brain—work that deepened his understanding of health systems and medical innovation.

Prior to joining Foley, he spent a significant part of his career in the superannuation sector, working with one of the largest pension funds in the world. This experience gave him deep insight into institutional investment, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder engagement at both domestic and global levels.

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Rae Davis https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/rachel-davis/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:02:01 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1642 Rae has over 20 years experience in multi-sector senior leadership roles working with government and large corporates, startups and scaleups and has a background in both strategy and execution.

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Rae has over 20 years experience working in a range of senior leadership roles in financial services, digital, technology and media companies. With a background in both strategy and execution, she has experience with government and large corporates, startups and scaleups.

Rae has experience in delivering projects with multi-million dollar budgets, in both short timeframes and multiple year horizons, as well as working with smaller companies to deliver immediate results.

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Steve Berg https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/steve-berg/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:41:03 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1927 Steven has over 20 years’ experience including senior management roles across strategy, operations, partnerships, international market entry, product development, business development, and finance.

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Steve has over 20 years’ experience including senior management roles across strategy, operations, partnerships, international market entry, product development, business development, and finance.

His background spans FinTech, data analytics, IIoT, EdTech, education, and financial services, across which he’s co-founded, scaled, and/or advised many commercial enterprises and clients.

Steve has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and International Business from Pennsylvania State University and began his career in financial services consulting at KPMG in Washington, DC. Steve is a US citizen and permanent resident of Australia

 

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Mirna Sarihodzic https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/mirna-sarihodzic/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:07:16 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=969 Mirna joined the team in 2012 and has helped many of our European clients successfully enter the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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Mirna joined the team in 2012 and has helped many of our European clients successfully enter the Australian and New Zealand markets. A particular focus has been on supporting Finnish companies with their business development activities in the region.

She has arranged many successful trade visits from Europe and the US and has a track record in assisting local companies with their UK expansion plans.

Mirna’s work at the European Australian Business Council (EABC) and at the European Brand Institute (on a study of Europe’s 50 most valuable brands and providing brand valuations for several private clients) also helped build her skills in international business.

  • Qualifications and accreditations
    • International Marketing and Management, Vienna University of Economics
    • Master of International Relations, Macquarie University
  • Industry and area specialisations
    • Finland, Europe and UK markets

When she isn’t busy camping, bushwalking, boating and exploring the Aussie countryside, you’ll find Mirna perfecting her photography skills, dabbling in a spot of interior design or relaxing in front of the TV with the latest Scandinavian crime series.

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Laurie Price https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/laurie-price/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:08:13 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1559 Laurie brings her expertise in product marketing, market research, business development and client management having worked across government, university and private business.

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Laurie is a highly experienced business manager with several years working in international business roles. She joined Foley in 2023 and brings her expertise in product marketing, market research, business development and client management having worked across government, university and private business primarily in the education and training sector.

Laurie is a creative and productive person with a passion for people and building and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders. She has a global mindset and uses her communication skills combined with a strategic view to provide results.

Qualifications

Laurie holds a Master of Development Studies from UNSW and a Bachelor of Arts from the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Always a lifelong learner, Laurie is often undertaking the latest LinkedIn course or listening to inspiring business leaders on TED Talks.

Laurie enjoys reading, running and yoga (usually in that order) and travelling and spending time with her family.  She is a dual national and holds citizenship of the UK and Australia.

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Bronwyn Delaney https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/bronwyn-delaney/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:48:14 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1601 Bronwyn is a strategic commercial consultant with over 30 years multi-sectoral experience across the arts, finance, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

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Bronwyn is a strategic commercial consultant with over 30 years multi-sectoral experience across the arts, finance, telecommunications, and manufacturing.  Leveraging a skillset that includes Partnerships, Marketing, Public Affairs and Policy.  Bronwyn establishes profitable Australian markets for new trade participants through her deep commercial activation networks.  Recognising the need for nuanced partnerships, her is introducing culturally and operationally aligned partners with pedigreed opportunities to meet their mutual interests.

Bronwyn has led the take-to-market strategy of some of Australia’s most renown household brand names including Hoyts, Coca Cola, Triple M, Village Roadshow, IMAX, Vodafone and  CommSec as well as successful start-ups such as Superhero.

She is a Playwright, Film Producer and currently toying with the idea of producing a vanity condiment line of her relishes and jams.

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Nathan Ho https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/nathan-ho/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:01:12 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1586 Nathan joined Foley in 2023 as a Consultant with a passion for helping clients make informed international business decisions and has a focus on providing customised market research and competitor analyses.

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Nathan joined Foley in 2023 as a Consultant with a passion for helping clients make informed international business decisions. With a focus on providing customised market research and competitor analyses, Nathan has supported companies across diverse industries such as mining, food & beverage, technology, and consumer products.

Prior to Foley, Nathan gained extensive experience in business development and research at several fast-growing SMEs and startups, utilising his skills to identify new business opportunities, develop market insight reports, and drive growth strategies.

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Business Strategy and Management, from the University of New South Wales.

While he’s not at work, he enjoys playing football, hiking, listening to entrepreneurship podcasts and exploring new street foods.

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Juliet Gollan https://www.foley.com.au/team-member/juliet-gollan/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:52:35 +0000 https://www.foley.com.au/?post_type=team-member&p=1938 Juliet started at Foley in 2024 as an Consultant. Juliet has a keen interest in Australia’s International Trade and Investment relationships which has stemmed from her prior experience at the European Australian Business Council (EABC).

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Juliet started at Foley in 2024 as an Consultant. Juliet has a keen interest in Australia’s International Trade and Investment relationships which has stemmed from her prior experience at the European Australian Business Council (EABC).

Juliet gained extensive knowledge about economic and public policy from her degree at the University of Sydney in a Bachelor of Arts and Advanced Studies which included a program in politics and international relations and a major in economics.

Juliet’s interest in international affairs extend far beyond her work as she also loves to travel and is passionate about languages having also studied French and Spanish. She also holds dual English and Australian citizenship.

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