Chris O’Keefe is the founder and Managing Director of Emerald House, a strategic communications and government relations firm that works at the intersection of business, media and politics. Emerald House advises some of the biggest names in clean energy, electricity networks and global renewable investment, partnering with leaders, boards and executives to shape the right message, reach the right audience and deliver it with impact.
Before establishing Emerald House, Chris spent more than a decade as one of Australia’s leading political journalists and commentators. At the Nine Network he reported across Sydney, Queensland and Canberra, covering politics and national affairs for Nine News, 60 Minutes, A Current Affair and the Today Show. He also hosted the Drive show on 2GB Radio and was a regular columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald.
Chris is widely regarded as one of Australia’s best-connected political and communications operators. His years inside the press gallery, in television studios and on the ground with decision makers, combined with his extensive network across NSW and Federal Parliaments, give Emerald House clients a rare advantage in navigating complex challenges and achieving results that matter.
