Luke Blackbourn

Luke is a specialist in stakeholder strategy, expert in government relations and community engagement. With extensive experience across Australia, North America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, Luke has provided global strategic counsel, directly engaging with Heads of Government and key Ministers to support operations, secure project progress and enable new country entries. He excels in navigating complex political landscapes and mitigating non-technical risks and has delivered economic development programs in post-conflict environments and the social impact management plan for Australia’s largest resource project. Luke is particularly recognised for his strong relationships with First Nations communities, having secured vital approvals for major resource projects while developing negotiation frameworks that align with international best practice standards.