Detailed and multi-faceted experience across many business sectors and countries. 35 plus year track record of FMCG, agency, client and media owner experience spanning the globe and diverse industry sectors. Senior roles at a host of Advertising and Marketing agencies including two agency start-ups, Owen has worked in various fields including Tourism as the Chief Marketing Officer of South African Tourism followed by launching and managing A1GP World Cup of Motorsport teams and events in South East Asia.Brief highlights:* Successful agency start up in 1992 in London, Communication Synergy Ltd, sold in to Broadway (UK) Ltd and then ultimately to the Lowe Group.* Successful agency start up in 1997 in Johannesburg, Trilogy Pty Ltd, part of the The Jupiter Group, now a WPP agency. * Headhunted in to South African Tourism to manage a USD$200million global marketing budget. In 2002 South Africa was the fastest growing tourism destination according to the WTO under Owen’s watch.* At A1GP raised in excess of USD$20million in event and team sponsorship in immature markets over the 5 year life of the racing series.* At the the Badminton World Federation (current), responsible for the commercial outcomes of our relationship with Infront Sport & Media as well as the day to day management of the Marketing & Communications team driving the badminton fan base towards 800 million people word-wide.Educated in South Africa, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK to BA (Hons) Degree level.Fluent Dutch, Afrikaans, rusty Spanish and French and a good understanding of German and Italian.Passionate Cook.Specialties: New business start-ups, country specific marketing strategies, sponsor acquisition, sponsor leverage & activation strategies, commercialisation of sport, team leadership, client / customer relations expert, branding and identity, CRM / CSR strategies, Social Media and strong understanding of events.