Two of Australia's most recognisable media faces share the same distinctly Polish surname — but there is no confirmed family link between Tom Piotrowski and Alison Piotrowski. Tom is a veteran finance analyst, while Alison is an award-winning television journalist and current Weekend Today co-host. Alison Piotrowski's husband is Liam O'Keeffe, not Tom, and no verified source has established any blood or marriage connection between the two broadcasters.
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Key takeaways
- No confirmed family relationship exists between Tom Piotrowski and Alison Piotrowski.
- Alison Piotrowski's husband is Liam O'Keeffe, a publican; the couple have a daughter, Frankie (Francesca) O'Keeffe.
- Tom Piotrowski is an Australian economist, born 1967, who spent 24 years at CommSec before joining NAB in early 2026.
- Piotrowski is a common Polish surname — the 19th most common in Poland, with over 61,000 bearers recorded in 2009.
- Alison became co-host of *Weekend Today in February 2025*.
Alison Piotrowski is an award-winning journalist who was appointed co-host of Weekend Today, joining Clint Stanaway, Lizzie Pearl, and Dan Anstey on the desk.
She spent more than a decade at A Current Affair, starting as a producer in 2009, before moving to an on-air role in 2011. She previously worked at 2UE Radio and completed an Honours degree in Media at Macquarie University.
Alison Piotrowski's career at Nine
Over 16 years, Alison presented NBN News weekend bulletins, was a regular presenter of Nine's national late news for more than three years, filled in on The Today Show and Sydney's 6pm bulletin, and reported for A Current Affair.
In 2021, she was appointed Nine's US correspondent. As Channel 9's US Correspondent, Piotrowski covered some of the biggest international stories of recent years, from Donald Trump's legal battles and historic indictments to reporting live from the steps of the US Supreme Court as the Roe v. Wade decision was handed down.
In February 2025, Alison Piotrowski replaced Sophie Walsh as host of Weekend Today, having filled the role for six weeks prior to the official announcement.
"After four years of crossing to the show from weird time zones across North America, it feels surreal to be waking up with Weekend Today back home in Australia. As a foreign correspondent and a mum, I'm thankfully already used to early wake-ups and lots of black coffee."
Alison Piotrowski's husband and children
Alison Piotrowski is married to Liam O'Keeffe. The couple married in a lavish New York City garden wedding.
Alison and Liam O'Keeffe have welcomed a baby girl together. Alison announced the birth on Instagram, writing: "Our little ray of sunshine Frankie (Francesca) O'Keeffe snuck into the world very quickly… and a month early."
Note that Alison's daughter carries O'Keeffe — her father's surname — not Piotrowski. Alison's use of her professional surname dates back to her pre-marriage career at Nine.
Who is Tom Piotrowski?
Tom Piotrowski, born 1967, is an Australian economist who worked for financial services company CommSec as a market analyst for more than two decades before joining National Australia Bank in early 2026.
Piotrowski's parents were born overseas, described as "new to Australia" during his youth. This Polish-heritage background explains his distinctive surname, though it offers no documented link to Alison.
Tom Piotrowski's career
Tom's career began on the trading floor, working in fixed income and currency markets. He holds membership with the Securities and Derivatives Industry Association and is qualified under ASIC for financial industry compliance.
Piotrowski regularly presented stock market updates for CommSec on Australian television and, as a result of his television presence, became a cult figure in the late 2000s, inspiring fansites on social networking sites like Myspace.
After 24 years at CommSec, Tom Piotrowski left to take up a new role at NAB, leading financial market commentary for NAB Private Wealth and nabtrade. He said:
"I've always believed finance doesn't have to be boring, so I aim to make sense of the markets in a way that's accessible for the seasoned investor, the first-time stock buyer and everyone in between."
The short answer is: no confirmed relationship exists. The question has long circulated among Australian media watchers. In 2021, a commenter on TV Tonight asked directly whether the two were related, given they share an identical and uncommon surname in the Australian context — but no answer was ever provided.
Piotrowski is a Polish surname derived from places named Piotrów and Piotrowo — all rooted in the masculine given name Piotr (Peter). In Poland, it was the 19th most common surname, with 61,844 bearers recorded in 2009.
Given how widespread the name is in Polish communities, two unrelated Australians with Polish heritage sharing the surname is entirely plausible. Tom's parents were born overseas, suggesting Polish-immigrant roots. Neither Tom nor Alison has ever publicly claimed a family connection, and no credible source substantiates one.
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In February 2026, Nine named Michael Atkinson as Weekend Today co-host alongside Alison Piotrowski, ahead of the 2026 season. Alison said:
"Michael jumped into the hot seat over summer and took to the show like a duck to water. He's sports mad, incredibly knowledgeable, and has a wonderful sense of humour. We're looking forward to making Weekend Today even better for our viewers in 2026."
Tom Piotrowski, for his part, is now Head of Market Insights at nabtrade, where his daily insights reach high-value clients and retail investors alike, following his move from CommSec in early 2026.
FAQs
- Who is Alison Piotrowski's husband? Alison Piotrowski's husband is Liam O'Keeffe, a publican. The couple married in New York City and have a daughter named Frankie (Francesca) O'Keeffe.
- Are Tom Piotrowski and Alison Piotrowski related? No confirmed family link exists between the two. Both have Polish-heritage roots which explain the shared surname, but neither has ever publicly claimed to be related to the other.
- What is Alison Piotrowski's current job? Alison is the co-host of Weekend Today on Nine Network and a senior reporter at 9News. She previously served as Nine's US Correspondent from 2021 to 2025.
- Does Alison Piotrowski have children? Yes. She and her husband Liam O'Keeffe have a daughter, Frankie (Francesca) O'Keeffe, born in 2018.
- Where does Tom Piotrowski work now? Tom Piotrowski joined National Australia Bank (NAB) in early 2026 as Head of Market Insights at nabtrade, after more than 24 years as a market analyst at CommSec.
- What does Piotrowski mean? Piotrowski is a common Polish surname derived from the given name Piotr (the Polish form of Peter). It was the 19th most common surname in Poland as of 2009.
- Where did Alison Piotrowski study? Alison Piotrowski completed an Honours degree in Media at Macquarie University. She also previously worked at 2UE Radio before joining Channel 9.
- What is Tom Piotrowski's background? Tom Piotrowski was born in 1967 and studied economics at the University of Newcastle. His parents were immigrants to Australia, which accounts for his Polish surname.
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