Our Team

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Darren Blake

Managing Director

Darren is a leader in the marketing and creative world with over 23 years experience in delivering innovative strategic marketing advice and creative solutions to a broad range of clients. Darren’s knowledge and expertise guarantees a fresh approach to the strategic direction, creative delivery and branding positioning to launch any company to new heights.

Alison Blake

Director

Alison is the backbone of Chilli’s service and administration. Alison’s broad account experience with a range of companies ensures a consistently high level of service that our clients have come to expect. Alison’s eye for detail ensures that every liaison with Chilli is a pleasurable one.

David Chamberlain

Business Development Manager

With a background in Database Services, Direct Mail, Print Management, Plastic Card supply, On-Line Directories and Call Centre Services, David has the knowledge and experience to ensure that all effective marketing options are explored and the best solution is achieved for all his clients.

Laurren McAtamney

Strategic Development Manager

With a marketing degree Laurren has a strong marketing and tourism background. With over hands on experience in marketing and research for both private and public enterprise, Laurren is able to strategically plan and implement our clients marketing, branding, communications and campaign activity.

Lindsie Eastman

Strategic Development Manager

With a degree in Information Technology, E-Commerce and Design, Lindsie has since worked within several industries delivering marketing campaigns both online and traditional. Lindsie’s attention to detail and multi-tasking capability ensures the efficient planning, development and coordination of our client’s creative solutions and marketing strategies.

Jacqui Weymes

Account Manager

A native of Perth, Jacqui spent four years in customer service with Qantas before moving east and working locally in Real Estate. Jacqui has now brought her bubbly personality and extensive account management skills to Chiilli.

Kathryn Henning

Account Manager

Kathryn has eighteen years advertising experience having worked in the UK, Europe, Sydney and on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Her experience across all areas of advertising from copywriting through production to account service, has included a range of diverse clients such as Samsung, Sanitarium, Faber-Castell and Rimmel.

Andrew Jackson

Creative Director

With comprehensive industry experience and both graduate and postgraduate qualifications, Andrew leads the Chilli Design team to produce consistently high standard creative solutions, and specialises in identity design and branding.

Andy Engel

Art Director

Over the years Andy has worked for medium sized Sydney & Brisbane-based advertising agencies and run his own design consultancy. He brings to Chilli a wealth of experience across a range of product categories from automotive to fashion, packaged goods to retail.

Nik Nieuwenhuis

Web Developer

Nik joined the team at Chilli with over six years of industry experience in all aspects of web and multimedia. With a diploma in Multimedia Nik develops fully integrated online solutions that deliver results for Chilli clients.

Jake Thomas

Designer

With a BA in Computer Based Art and Design, Jake has over five years experience in the design industry. Using his skills across applications in print and web, Jake specialises in Drupal-powered websites and photoshop.

Tracey Chapman

Accounts

With twelve years of experience in finance and administration, Tracey brings sound financial practices to Chilli that ensures our quality assurance processes are second to none.