BIOGRAPHY

I started as a copywriter in Adelaide and rose to become Executive Creative Director during which time I worked in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and London at agencies such as TBWA, DDB, FCB, Batey Ads, Anthem, Dentsu and McCann. I have had the good fortune to work with many talented people and the thrill of working with talent such as Tony Robinson, Lang Lang, Tyson Gay and Jeremy Wariner, photographers Nadav Kander and Pete Seaward and Director, Tarsem.

The truth is that I love writing, creating, leading, philosophy and motivating, and that will never change.

Below are some details on my career, it’s not exhaustive, because that would be exhausting.

Industry Leadership:

President of the Melbourne Advertising and Design Club.

Vice Chair Hong Kong 4As Creative Committee.

Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) National Board.

Tasmania Advertising and Design Awards biennial.

Career development:

Certified Chair, Advisory Board Centre.

Wine and Spirit Education Trust, Level 2 Certificate (Distinction).

The Guardian Masterclass UK Researching and Writing Contemporary Fiction.

Awards:

D&AD, Cannes Lions, The One Show, Award, Effies, Adfest, London International, New York Festivals, The Webbys, Asia Spikes, Caxtons, Graphis, Archive. And many local in-market awards.

Juries:

Cannes Lions, Media & Marketing London, Adelaide Art Directors Awards, Singapore Creative Circle Awards. Jury Chairman, Diemens Awards 2023 Tasmania

Speaking:

American Chamber of Commerce (HK), University of Tasmania, Swinburne University, University of the Arts London

‘How To Grow A Small Business’ Hobart. And many industry events.

Media appearances:

Mark is currently a go-to commentator for ABC Radio Hobart ‘Mornings' with Leon Compton’ for opinion on design and advertising.

He’s also had comment, appearance or mentions in The South China Morning Post, HK The Independent on Sunday UK, The Mercury, TasWeekend and many international advertising and design industry publications.

Currently:

Brand Strategy & Engagement, Advocacy Tasmania.

Advisory council to the Design Curriculum at University of Tasmania.

AGDA Tasmania mentor programme and casual councillor.

Personal projects:

‘The Leap’ which compactly divulges the valuable philosophies of creative companies with a view to changing the way in which every business works.

‘Postcard Philosophy’. A series of ironic observations each presented in an oversized postcard format.