Matt Leedham Email & Phone Number

Byron Bay, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Eleven years ago, I launched Karryon with the aim of adding some much-needed purpose and colour to the travel trade media space in Australia. Karryon has since grown to become the trusted #1 ranking travel trade media brand in Australia, providing the industry with an independent platform to belong and connect together in travel.

Byron Bay, Australia

What if we positively change your world, as the traveller; their world in the places you go and the world as the planet we all inhabit? Wouldn’t we all stand to benefit if we did?Our mission is to spruik the good news stories of the travel changemakers and businesses who are genuinely creating a revolution in the sustainable space of travel.Why? Because little actions lead to a groundswell of bigger ones.We want to inspire people to make informed travel choices so that… Show more What if we positively change your world, as the traveller; their world in the places you go and the world as the planet we all inhabit? Wouldn’t we all stand to benefit if we did?Our mission is to spruik the good news stories of the travel changemakers and businesses who are genuinely creating a revolution in the sustainable space of travel.Why? Because little actions lead to a groundswell of bigger ones.We want to inspire people to make informed travel choices so that they can become ambassadors for the world and better humans in the process.Will you join us in the sustainable travel revolution? Let's connect. Show less

Sydney

Leedham is a specialist content marketing agency for the travel and lifestyle industry in Australia.We pride ourselves on ideas, innovation and personable service and a close working relationship with all of our clients that helps foster a higher level of understanding and quality outcomes.Our services include; Brand & Content Strategy, Creation & Management - Creative and design across all channels - In-house digital video production - Digital & Print Publishing (Incorporating… Show more Leedham is a specialist content marketing agency for the travel and lifestyle industry in Australia.We pride ourselves on ideas, innovation and personable service and a close working relationship with all of our clients that helps foster a higher level of understanding and quality outcomes.Our services include; Brand & Content Strategy, Creation & Management - Creative and design across all channels - In-house digital video production - Digital & Print Publishing (Incorporating our own media channel KarryOn) - Social Media - Public Relations - Events & Photography - Mobile - Dev across apps and websites - Search Strategy and implementationCoupled with our two leading travel media online publications, karryon.com.au and traveltochangetheworld.com we have the insights and expertise you need to help grow your brand.Keen to know more? Let's connect. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Started and managed 'Stella Creative' - Stella Travel Services' in-house Advertising Agency with a team of 14 creating and managing global standards across all brands and businesses.Involved in all aspects of brand communications for the following retail and wholesale badges; Travelscene American Express (Leisure & Corporate), Harvey World Travel (AUS/NZ/SA), Travel Indochina, Travel2, Ski Express, Air Tickets, Harveys Choice Holidays, Tal Pacific & Rail Tickets.Highlights… Show more Started and managed 'Stella Creative' - Stella Travel Services' in-house Advertising Agency with a team of 14 creating and managing global standards across all brands and businesses.Involved in all aspects of brand communications for the following retail and wholesale badges; Travelscene American Express (Leisure & Corporate), Harvey World Travel (AUS/NZ/SA), Travel Indochina, Travel2, Ski Express, Air Tickets, Harveys Choice Holidays, Tal Pacific & Rail Tickets.Highlights included;- Managing the Stella Group' brands in The UK, USA, New Zealand and South Africa- Re-branding Travelscene American Express in Australia and the USA- Creating and launching the Harvey World Travel brand in New Zealand with 70+ stores- Re-branding Harvey World Travel in the UK & South Africa- Creating the Travel2 brand for the UK and Australia- Successfully executing the groups media and print tender and bringing sizable costs savings to the business Show less

Sydney Area, Australia

Own start up agency for the following brands; totaltravel.com, Sacha Drake, Trailfinders (UK & Australia), TMS Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok and the UK), Tourism Australia, Peppers Bloomfield Lodge, China Holidays, Harvey World Travel, Travel Daily, Covermore Insurance, Customer Care, MAN Financial and Novus Capital.Highlights included;- Re-branding Yahoo7 Total Travel - www.totaltravel.com- Re-branding Novus Capital -… Show more Own start up agency for the following brands; totaltravel.com, Sacha Drake, Trailfinders (UK & Australia), TMS Asia Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok and the UK), Tourism Australia, Peppers Bloomfield Lodge, China Holidays, Harvey World Travel, Travel Daily, Covermore Insurance, Customer Care, MAN Financial and Novus Capital.Highlights included;- Re-branding Yahoo7 Total Travel - www.totaltravel.com- Re-branding Novus Capital - www.novuscapital.com.au- Working on a variety of Tourism Australia brochures- Creating the Trailfinders range of worldwide brochures and magazines- Re-branding recruitment agency TMS Asia Pacific globally- Creating the MAN Financial website - www.mfglobal.com- Re-positioning boutique ladieswear Sacha Drake brand - www.sachadrake.com.au- Creating the Customer Care brand Show less

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Bolivia

Spent just over 12 months living and travelling in South America as a stop gap from Advertising. In this time I visited the following countries; Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil and immersed my self completely within their cultures.Highlights and achievements in this time included;- Learning to speak Spanish- Playing league Basketball for Mendoza (Argentina)- Living in Mendoza (Argentina) for 3 months- 2 week self sufficient hiking in Torres Del Paine… Show more Spent just over 12 months living and travelling in South America as a stop gap from Advertising. In this time I visited the following countries; Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil and immersed my self completely within their cultures.Highlights and achievements in this time included;- Learning to speak Spanish- Playing league Basketball for Mendoza (Argentina)- Living in Mendoza (Argentina) for 3 months- 2 week self sufficient hiking in Torres Del Paine National park (Chile)- Mountain biking from top to bottom the worlds most dangerous road (Bolivia)- Writing travel articles and photographing on the fly my experiences- Playing an active part in Rio Carnival (Brazil)- Living in Salvador Bahia (Brazil) for 4 months- Learning African drumming (Brazil)- Learning Capoeira (Brazil)- Hiking the Inca Trail (Peru)- Extensive mountain biking (Peru) Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Working within Flight Centre Limited's internal agency 'Artworks' in Brisbane I was responsible for the progressive development and protection of the following brands; Flight Centre, Escape Travel, Corporate Traveller, Student Flights, Travel Associates, Quickbeds, 24 Hour flights, FCm, Infinity Holidays, Stage and Screen and Flight Centre Limited internal businesses such as Healthwise and the Recruitment Centre.Was instrumental in deploying and managing global brand standards for New… Show more Working within Flight Centre Limited's internal agency 'Artworks' in Brisbane I was responsible for the progressive development and protection of the following brands; Flight Centre, Escape Travel, Corporate Traveller, Student Flights, Travel Associates, Quickbeds, 24 Hour flights, FCm, Infinity Holidays, Stage and Screen and Flight Centre Limited internal businesses such as Healthwise and the Recruitment Centre.Was instrumental in deploying and managing global brand standards for New Zealand, The UK, USA, South Africa and Canada as well as creating the retail stores of the future.Moved into a Team leader role and took responsibility for the design area.Highlights included;- Creating and managing the Flight Centre brand standards for global rollout- Designing the initial Flight Centre brand website (of which the same design foundation is still is being used)- Creating the theming and working on-site for global events- Creating the Flight Centre Captains Catalogue (of which the same design foundation is still is being used)- Direction and shooting of the actual captain for TVC's- Developing the Travel Associates brand identity- Designing and photographing for the Infinity Holidays range of brochures- Creating he FCm brand- People Photography for the FCm brand- Creation of various internal business' including Healthwise & HR Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

A short secondment working out of Flight Centre Limited' New Zealand HQ in Auckland. During my time I worked across all FCL brands in New Zealand; Flight Centre, Corporate Traveller, Stage and Screen, Events and Infinity. A broad range of work covering large scale publications, press, TVC, radio, online and print collateral.Highlights included;- Creating and launching the Flight Centre Captains Catalogue to the NZ market- Developing The Corporate Traveller brand for the NZ… Show more A short secondment working out of Flight Centre Limited' New Zealand HQ in Auckland. During my time I worked across all FCL brands in New Zealand; Flight Centre, Corporate Traveller, Stage and Screen, Events and Infinity. A broad range of work covering large scale publications, press, TVC, radio, online and print collateral.Highlights included;- Creating and launching the Flight Centre Captains Catalogue to the NZ market- Developing The Corporate Traveller brand for the NZ market- Re-designing and producing the Infinity Holidays brochure range- Creating and rolling out the 'Travel Expo' brand for NZ- Creating brand manuals to manage and protect the Flight Centre family of brands equity- Conducting numerous photo shoots for all brands- Working on TVC's and radio campaigns Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

I was the group' design and art director working on brand creative for - Republic/Best Jeanswear a UK based nationwide chain of high street fashion stores.Highlights included;- Working on brand creative for; Photo shoots, In-store Point of Sale, events and brand/retail marketing collateral for in-house and supplier fashion brands including; G-Star, Diesel, Armani Jeans, Firetrap, Calvin Klein, GAS, Ben Sherman, Levis, French Connection, Republic, Sonneti & Pepe Jeans.-… Show more I was the group' design and art director working on brand creative for - Republic/Best Jeanswear a UK based nationwide chain of high street fashion stores.Highlights included;- Working on brand creative for; Photo shoots, In-store Point of Sale, events and brand/retail marketing collateral for in-house and supplier fashion brands including; G-Star, Diesel, Armani Jeans, Firetrap, Calvin Klein, GAS, Ben Sherman, Levis, French Connection, Republic, Sonneti & Pepe Jeans.- Winning FHM Retailer of the Year 1999. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Worked on a wide variety of work with fast paced automotive advertising, large scale brochures and publications all a core of my projects.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Junior designer role involved in all aspects of magazine design and production from layout to writing articles and photography.View Magazine paved the way for monthly music, arts, fashion entertainment news, reviews and listings in Leeds and West Yorkshire.A major player in the 'scene' through the mid 90's View Magazine was akin to Time Out - a cutting edge publication known for its up to the minute events, opinion, humour and interviews with high profile entertainment… Show more Junior designer role involved in all aspects of magazine design and production from layout to writing articles and photography.View Magazine paved the way for monthly music, arts, fashion entertainment news, reviews and listings in Leeds and West Yorkshire.A major player in the 'scene' through the mid 90's View Magazine was akin to Time Out - a cutting edge publication known for its up to the minute events, opinion, humour and interviews with high profile entertainment individuals.Highlights included;- Being influential in creating design and brand work for some of the club and music industries top club and music companies- Creating the identity for the launch of Kiss FM in Leeds- Creating and working on the 'Love to be...' identity which went on to be one of the UK's and Ibiza's prominent dance clubs sponsored by Grolsch Beer- Working with Synergy on cutting edge club visuals and environments for clubs such as Back to Basics in Leeds Show less

London, United Kingdom

Worked at a variety of Design and Creative Agencies in London and the UK including Saatchi and Saatchi and Interbrand.

London, United Kingdom

My first role out of college and still one of the finest places i've ever had the pleasure of working. Sir John and Frances Sorrell creative genius' and an environment that still sets the pace as a benchmark for design studios.Clients included; Boots, The Royal Mail & Becks Beer.

Ba Hons, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Community Publisher Art Direction, Photography, Advertising, Illustration, Copywriting, Graphic Design

Nd, Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: Graphic Design, Photography, Animation, Illustration, Copywriting, Advertising, Fashion Design, Fine Art.

Foundation, Art & Design