Third Avenue Consulting appoints new managing director, consultant to further growth

Australia – Third Avenue Consulting, an independent public relations firm, has appointed Julie Wright as its new managing director and Leigh Fenech as a consultant to further drive the company’s growth.

As the managing director, Wright will collaborate with Rochelle Burbury, principal at Third Avenue Consulting, to lead the firm and meet the needs of its client roster.

Wright has been with the company since 2021, when she joined as a senior consultant. She brings 20 years of experience in PR and communications, having managed campaigns at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network for 10 years. She has also worked with Acess PR and 3 Monkeys.

Meanwhile, Fenech has over 15 years of experience across e-commerce, digital content management, inventory control, and marketing industries. Fenech has also worked with Seafolly, Universal Music Australia, and HOYTS Group.

Both Wright and Fenech’s appointments are effective on Jan. 1, 2025.

“It’s been a big couple of years for Third Avenue, recording double digit revenue growth for three consecutive years; and it’s recognition of the fact that experience, effectiveness and being connected are core to bringing to life successful, specialist public relations programs. We work with a range of clients, from start-ups to large global companies, however the fundamentals remain the same. It’s about really knowing our clients’ business and the landscape in which they operate, and supporting them to build reputations and achieve business objectives,” Burbury said.

“Jules has grown to become my right hand person at Third Avenue. She’s the conch to my chaos, she brings process to my pedantry, and she has been a welcome and valuable addition to our clients. Jules’s appointment to the newly-created role of Managing Director is both a reflection of the growth in our business but also her incredible contribution to our clients, and to me. I could not be more delighted that I’ve finally convinced Jules to take on this new role, boss me around, and take Third Avenue to the next level. About time,” Burbury added.

“Leigh recently joined us as a much-needed Account Coordinator and has quickly established herself as invaluable for both our team and our clients. I am incredibly proud to say Third Avenue is 100% female and we are all working mothers – our firm policy is family first – we help and support each other when required, we all work bloody hard, and have a lot of fun along the way, celebrating in the success our clients achieve,” she said.

Wright commented, “I’m really excited to be stepping into the Managing Director role at Third Avenue. Rochelle and I have worked together on and off for more than 15 years now, and remained good friends in between. We bicker like an old married couple, but truly do have a good time working together with our team and our clients. I have always believed you should walk towards the opportunities that excite you and feel good in your gut so I am really looking forward to this next chapter.”