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London

At MHM, I lead our global strategy, alongside our teams in the UK, Europe, ANZ, the Gulf, and North America. My role is centred on amplifying the impact of arts and cultural organisations worldwide, focusing on brand strategy and visitor experience to build genuine, lasting connections with their audiences. Working closely with our leadership team, I oversee initiatives that elevate brand presence and improve the visitor journey, ensuring our clients make a meaningful mark in their communities.… Show more At MHM, I lead our global strategy, alongside our teams in the UK, Europe, ANZ, the Gulf, and North America. My role is centred on amplifying the impact of arts and cultural organisations worldwide, focusing on brand strategy and visitor experience to build genuine, lasting connections with their audiences. Working closely with our leadership team, I oversee initiatives that elevate brand presence and improve the visitor journey, ensuring our clients make a meaningful mark in their communities. It’s a privilege to work in this space alongside others who share my belief in the vital role of culture and the arts in our societies.Focus Areas:Global Strategic Leadership & ImpactBrand Strategy & Visitor ExperienceAudience & Visitor EngagementRelationship Building & Stakeholder AlignmentGrowth Strategies for Cultural Organisations Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As Head of Strategy I led the strategic team and function, collaborating closely with the Managing Director and Executive Creative Director to convert growth opportunities. My role involved elevating the quality of strategic thinking and building the experience strategy capability across the company.In this leadership position, I operationalised the strategic team and was responsible for day-to-day aspects such as team motivation, development, integration, and building a positive team… Show more As Head of Strategy I led the strategic team and function, collaborating closely with the Managing Director and Executive Creative Director to convert growth opportunities. My role involved elevating the quality of strategic thinking and building the experience strategy capability across the company.In this leadership position, I operationalised the strategic team and was responsible for day-to-day aspects such as team motivation, development, integration, and building a positive team culture. I worked with organisations such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths, Optus, TAFE NSW, University of Sydney and New Zealand Rugby. Show less

Sydney, Australia

As head of brand at Frost*collective, I was privileged to work alongside an exceptionally talented team, spearheading the creation of compelling brand strategies and identities for brands aspiring to create a positive impact on the world. My role involved applying strategic brand consultancy and human-centred design principles, collaborating with people and brands worldwide. Contributing to a company dedicated to designing a better world was a source of immense pride for me.

Sydney, Australia

An independent branding agency with teams in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland we work with people and organisations to create seriously imaginative experiences.

Sydney

Industry is an international brand and business consultancy. I worked with the team off and on over the years developing strategic brand partnerships with financial and professional services, technology and industrial businesses.Clients include Commercial Bank of Qatar, Tata Steel, Care UK, Huntsman, Wiley and Business in the Community.

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Blaze is a team of incisive thinkers, based in Sydney and covering the globe, helping brands confidently navigate change and realise the opportunities that lie ahead.Clients include Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Metcash, NBN Co & Red Bull

London, United Kingdom

The Minimart is a full service advertising agency, providing strategy through to production across all media. My role involved providing strategic and creative insight, direction and actionable recommendations across the portfolio of clients.Clients included AG Barr, Maximuscle, Merrell, Coty Fragrances, EA Games, Sony, Macmillan Cancer Support and Yahoo.

London, United Kingdom

Uffindell is an independent, integrated brand and communications agency with a strong corporate focus. They work globally, with offices in the UK, US and Australia, delivering award-winning strategic, digital and creative work. Working alongside creative and digital teams, my role involved providing strategic direction including brand positioning, proposition development, brand identity, portfolio management, new product development, naming strategy, comms strategy, digital strategy… Show more Uffindell is an independent, integrated brand and communications agency with a strong corporate focus. They work globally, with offices in the UK, US and Australia, delivering award-winning strategic, digital and creative work. Working alongside creative and digital teams, my role involved providing strategic direction including brand positioning, proposition development, brand identity, portfolio management, new product development, naming strategy, comms strategy, digital strategy and internal brand engagement. Clients included Citrix, BCS The Chartered Institute for IT, British Safety Council, HSBC, Cazenove, Infineum, LSN, Millennium Hotels, RBS and The University of Kent. Show less

Perth, Australia

The Brand Agency provides strategic services that embrace creative campaign planning, research, marketing strategy, business ideas creation, communication strategy and brand development. As a key member of the strategic team I worked alongside creative, account management, channel planning and digital specialists to deliver creative solutions based on a solid strategic footing.Clients included Alinta, Burswood, Kailis, Channel 9, LandCorp, RAC, Rio Tinto, The Sunday Times and… Show more The Brand Agency provides strategic services that embrace creative campaign planning, research, marketing strategy, business ideas creation, communication strategy and brand development. As a key member of the strategic team I worked alongside creative, account management, channel planning and digital specialists to deliver creative solutions based on a solid strategic footing.Clients included Alinta, Burswood, Kailis, Channel 9, LandCorp, RAC, Rio Tinto, The Sunday Times and Western Power. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Sparkler is a brand strategy consultancy, working predominantly with media and technology brands.As a Senior Consultant I led brand strategy and consumer insight projects to provide creative and strategic research-led direction to clients. Clients included BBC, Chrysalis Radio, Discovery Networks Europe, Lovefilm, NME, Tesco, Thorntons, UKTV and Universal Music.

Manchester

MHM is an arts marketing and management consultancy.I worked with the senior management and insight teams to provide strategic and creative solutions for arts and media brands.My role was largely concerned with leading insight and research projects. By applying my understanding of psychographics and behavioural psychology to communications, branding and marketing, I explored how audience and visitor perceptions, attitudes, motivations and needs directly influence decisions and… Show more MHM is an arts marketing and management consultancy.I worked with the senior management and insight teams to provide strategic and creative solutions for arts and media brands.My role was largely concerned with leading insight and research projects. By applying my understanding of psychographics and behavioural psychology to communications, branding and marketing, I explored how audience and visitor perceptions, attitudes, motivations and needs directly influence decisions and engagement. Clients included Arts Council England, DCMS, Heart FM, Imperial War Museum North, National Portrait Gallery, National Galleries Scotland, Tate Britain, Tate Modern and The V&A. Show less

Bsc Hons, Psychology

Certificate In Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Design Thinking Facilitator, Design Thinking