About

I help businesses and brands realise their true potential and maximise their return on marketing investment. A proven strategic marketer who loves inspiring individuals and teams to challenge conventional thinking and set new standards.

I make a difference because I understand what customers and consumers want and who they are. I proactively embrace technological, social and digital innovation not as a bystander but as an active participant. I am driven by a passion to make change for good.

As an experienced business leader I have learnt how to deliver an effective return on marketing investment. My skills include commercial strategy, P&L management, technology, digital/social innovation, retail, NPD, eCRM, and brand communications.

A pioneer of digital innovation I have successfully managed some of Australia’s iconic brands through transformational change programs. My expertise includes growing market share in a variety of dynamic environments with experience in government, corporate, start-ups and in fast growth categories. These include retail, B2B and B2C segments, financial services, retail, FMCG, technology, telecommunications, digital, sports, media and social responsibility amongst others.

Key Capabilities 
• Ability to create a commercial strategically focused marketing function
• Disciplined analytical focus on the consumer/customer
• Creativity to build world-class brands and cut through campaigns
• Intelligence to disrupt entrenched thinking and broaden the marketing vision
• Leader of effective teams and influencer of multiple stakeholder groups

Career History 

I have been fortunate to work in London, Singapore and Sydney and I have held P&L responsibility for businesses operating across Asia Pacific.

Core Sydney Managing Partner  | Chief Marketing Officer |  www.coresydney.com.au Jan 08 – May 14

Australian Rugby Union  General Manager Marketing |  www.rugby.com.au Jan 07 – Dec 07

3 Mobile /Hutchison 3G  Head of Business Marketing & Head of Sales Strategy (Consumer and Business) |  www.three.com Jan 03 – Dec 06

Monster Country Manager Australia & Chief Marketing Officer Asia Pacific | www.monster.com Feb 01 – Oct 02

Dell Computer  Head of Marketing Home and Small Business Asia Pacific | www.dell.com Aug 98 – Feb 01

Tequila (London and Singapore) Group Account Director | Europe | Asia Pacific | www.tbwa.com Dec 95 – Jan 98

Qualifications 

I am an avid student of human behaviour and have an  combined Honours Degree in Psychology and Sociology in addition to a Post graduate Diploma in Direct Marketing.

Leadership Contribution 

I enjoy being a regular contributor to Marketing Magazine in Australia on future trends in digital/data and on strategic and commercial planning.

Duncan is a strategic and creative marketer who always managed the team to deliver the best possible outcome. I’d recommend him as his energy and enthusiasm is invaluable when you have seemingly insurmountable challenges to overcome.

Paula Ahtye
Asia Pacific Marketing Director - Dell

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