Peter Harris (57) is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Gravitas. Peter is a highly experienced communications practitioner with more than 35 years’ experience in corporate affairs, government relations and public affairs.
He is an award-winning journalist, senior government media adviser, highly credentialed public relations strategist and successful business owner. Peter was the Managing Director of Peter Harris & Associates from January 2017 until co-founding Gravitas in September 2025.
Prior to 2017, he was the Managing Director and joint owner of PPR WA Pty Ltd, and later Executive Director of PPR Australia. He grew PPR’s WA business to be the Number 1 agency in Western Australia from 2000 to 2016.
He has vast experience in Federal, State and Local Government lobbying, as well as being a highly regarded practitioner in dealing with issues management and media relations.
He is a member of the Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA), a Board Member of Crime Stoppers Australia WA (CSWA), the former WA Chair of the Registered Consultancies Group of the CPRA and the former Chairman of The 500 Club Inc.