The more you know, the more you know you don't know.
Over my experience as an Artist, an Executive Strategy and Creative Director and as the co-founding Director of Ne-Lo Business Design Consultancy, I've come to the conclusion that continued education is not only humbling but necessary. The first step is accepting that you don't know it all (and never will).
I'm currently completing my eMBA thesis work on 'The Anatomy of Marketing' at the Berlin School of Creative Leadership and I conduct ongoing interviews with CMOs and business leaders my book of the same name.
Career Summary
Co-Founder | Director
Ne-Lo Business Design
Ne-Lo Business Design
Ne-Lo is an independent business design consultancy that partners with mid-sized and scaling businesses to achieve sustainable growth by optimising their brand and employer brand. We do this through coaching, consulting, creative, and research services focused on marketing effectiveness, company purpose, customer experience, and employee experience. Learn more about Ne-Lo
Exec. Creative Director of JWT Melbourne.
During my time with JWT Melbourne I led the development and hiring of in-house production studios including UX/UI; 3D; Motion-Graphics and Photography while elevating the creative product across the creative department of 35 direct reports and the 120 strong agency as part of the Exec. board.
Managing Partner + Exec. Creative Director of Leo Burnett New York (EVP).
An entrepreneurial office that broke all the rules, we had huge successes and epic fails – I learnt equally from both. After five years I was made one of the youngest Executive Vice Presidents in Leo Burnett North America's history. How very nice of them.
Ranked #1 Art Director worldwide
Before taking on management roles I was ranked as the #1 Art Director worldwide at Cannes Festival of Creativity and #3 in the World on the Gunn report - later acknowledged by the Australian government publication ‘Australia Unlimited’ as one of Australia’s top creative exports.
Major awards summary.
6 Career Grand Prix / Best of Show (Major Award shows)
3 career Effie wins (Effectiveness awards: Bronze and 2 Golds)
Featured as Australia's top exports ‘Australia Unlimited’ Publication
#1 ranked Art Director in the world Cannes Festival of Creativity 2010
#3 Art Director Worldwide Gunn Report 2010
#1 Most effective Olympics Campaign Bloomberg Business (Leo Burnett New York) 2012ADAGE #2
8th most awarded agency in the US Cannes 2012 (Leo Burnett NY)
Branded Content Agency in the world 2012 (Leo Burnett NY)
ADNEWS Agency of the year 2009 (Leo Burnett Sydney)
Cannes Media Agency of the Year 2009 (Leo Burnett Sydney)
Global brand experience
NOT-FOR-PROFIT & EDUCATION INSTITUTES
United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, La Trobe University, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, La Trobe University, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
FOODS
Chobani, Simplot (Birdseye, Leggos, John West), McDonald’s
Chobani, Simplot (Birdseye, Leggos, John West), McDonald’s
FMCG
Procter & Gamble, Unicharm
Procter & Gamble, Unicharm
TECH & STARTUPS
Canon, Sony, Samsung Global, Samsung Mobile, Samsung Digital Appliances, Filip Technologies, Living Wine Labels AR
Canon, Sony, Samsung Global, Samsung Mobile, Samsung Digital Appliances, Filip Technologies, Living Wine Labels AR
NEWS & CONTENT CHANNELS
NBC Sprout Network, Village Voice, Fairfax, Optus
NBC Sprout Network, Village Voice, Fairfax, Optus
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS
Australian Open, Opera House, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Fringe Festival
Australian Open, Opera House, Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Fringe Festival
UTILITY & INSURANCE
RACV, NRMA, Energy Australia
RACV, NRMA, Energy Australia
AUTOMOTIVE
Subaru, Harley Davidson
Subaru, Harley Davidson
ALCOHOL
Treasury Wine Estate (Penfolds, Wynns, 19 Crimes, Lindemans, Sterling, Wolfblass +)
Diageo (Guinness, Red Stripe, Smirnoff, Bundy Rum, Johnnie Walker)
Bacardi brands (Dewar’s)
Campari Group (Wild Turkey)
Heineken
Treasury Wine Estate (Penfolds, Wynns, 19 Crimes, Lindemans, Sterling, Wolfblass +)
Diageo (Guinness, Red Stripe, Smirnoff, Bundy Rum, Johnnie Walker)
Bacardi brands (Dewar’s)
Campari Group (Wild Turkey)
Heineken