Nicole Taylor
Nic runs the DDB Sydney office and is also the business lead on McDonald’s. Whilst from a business management background, Nic is not your typical big agency advertising “suit” type. She is a straight talking, authentic leader who has high standards focused on brilliant strategy and creativity. Nic creates rewarding and honest client relationships that are long term and prides herself on close relationships with all departments. Nic has been MD for 2.5 years and has grown the Volkswagen business to include Commercial Vehicles and Skoda, and most recently consolidated the McDonald’s business from Leo Burnett in Australia. DDB Sydney also won 12 Cannes Lions in 2016 making it the most awarded Australian Agency at Cannes.
Nic has natural instincts and an interest in the more innovative spaces and has previously run the “Mobile Alliance” for WPP. Nic is passionate about creating diverse and inclusive cultures as she believes that this will create better work and business success. Nic is a Bondi girl who loves an early morning workout on the beach followed by a swim. She is also well versed in Aussie wines given her Hunter Valley roots. She is married to her soul mate and has a new daughter born on Christmas Day.
About Gavin Stewart - Marketing Director, Ashton Media
Gavin Stewart is the Marketing Director and co-founder of Ashton Media, leaders in the creation, production and marketing of highly targeted, invitation-only, executive conferences. Gavin is an expert B2B marketer with over 13 years experience delivering event audiences. Specialties include: audience development, marketing strategy, email marketing, DM, SEO, SEM, analytics, social media, creative and sales.