About Ancrum Advisory
Founded in 2022, Ancrum Advisory is a boutique consultancy based in Australia providing high-quality research and advisory services to clients across the private and public sectors.
OUR EXPERTISE & SERVICES
Politics & Geopolitics
Flexible Client Partnerships
Politics & Geopolitics
- Australian politics
- UK politics
- Global politics
- Foreign policy
- National security
- Regulatory risk
- Social & economic policymaking
Public Policy Research
Flexible Client Partnerships
Politics & Geopolitics
- Report writing
- Research support
- Project management & research planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic foresight & scenario planning
Strategic Communications
Flexible Client Partnerships
Flexible Client Partnerships
- Writing & editing (articles, reports, papers, public submissions)
- Speechwriting
- Audience research
- Strategic event planning
Flexible Client Partnerships
Flexible Client Partnerships
Flexible Client Partnerships
- Integrate with project teams for ongoing support
- Independent research and advisory services
- On-demand organisational surge capacity
OUR PARTNERS
Businesses
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Ancrum Advisory partners with private sector partners to provide:
- Political, regulatory & geopolitical risk analysis
- Politics & public policy research
- Strategic communications support
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Ancrum Advisory partners with philanthropies and NFPs to provide:
- Strategic and institutional advice
- Public policy research
- Strategic communications support
Think Tanks
Philanthropies & Not-for-profits
Think Tanks
Ancrum Advisory partners with think tanks to provide:
- Research support
- Project management and research planning
- Strategic communications support
OUR PEOPLE
Jacob Masina - Founding Director
Jacob Masina - Founding Director
Jacob Masina - Founding Director
Jacob is a public policy professional with a strong track record of driving strategic outcomes across government, business and community sectors. With years of experience navigating complex political and regulatory environments, Jacob brings a deep understanding of how policy shapes industries and impacts people's lives.
His experience sp
Jacob is a public policy professional with a strong track record of driving strategic outcomes across government, business and community sectors. With years of experience navigating complex political and regulatory environments, Jacob brings a deep understanding of how policy shapes industries and impacts people's lives.
His experience spans political and policy advisory for a Head of Government and senior Ministers of State, campaign strategy, governance reform, and delivering strategic projects across government. Jacob is known for his collaborative approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and ability to translate complex policy challenges into actionable strategies.
As the Founder of Ancrum Advisory, Jacob partners with clients to deliver evidence-based insights, advocate effectively, and influence public outcomes for lasting impact.
Hugh Piper - Director
Jacob Masina - Founding Director
Jacob Masina - Founding Director
Hugh brings a wealth of experience across the government, think tanks, and advisory sectors, with deep expertise in public policy, Australian foreign policy, politics, and the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Currently a Senior Adviser at the Australian Public Policy Institute, where he edits The Policymaker, Hugh has also held key resea
Hugh brings a wealth of experience across the government, think tanks, and advisory sectors, with deep expertise in public policy, Australian foreign policy, politics, and the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific.
Currently a Senior Adviser at the Australian Public Policy Institute, where he edits The Policymaker, Hugh has also held key research and policy roles at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D), and as a ministerial speechwriter at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). His writing and commentary is regularly featured in leading publications and media.
Hugh collaborates with Ancrum Advisory’s partners to deliver insightful research, policy guidance, and communications strategy.