Mike Lester

Mike Lester is General Manager of CPR’s Tasmanian office.  Mike has a strong background in issues and media management in both the Government and the private sectors.

Before joining CPR Michael worked for four years as senior adviser to the Tasmanian Premier and maintains strong relationships with Government and the bureaucracy.

Prior to that Michael was multi-award winning journalist and commentator with a career spanning almost 20 years.

Since joining CPR in September 2002 Michael has provided issues management, Government and community relations, media, public relations and strategic communications services for our Tasmanian and national clients.

Mike was widely praised after being called in to manage what was possibly the biggest media ‘pack’ seen in Australian history, during the Beaconsfield Gold Mine crisis.

Michael’s Tasmanian clients have included: the Beaconsfield Gold Mine, the Tourism Council of Tasmania,  Solis (Bayport Group) tourism development, Glenorchy City Council, Webster Limited, connectfinancial, Shadforths Limited, Department of Treasury and Finance, Department of Infrastructure Energy & Resources & Softwood Tasmania.

Mike holds an Arts degree with majors in economics and political science.