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Creating an atmosphere of excellence

At Oxygene, you'll find an open, working atmosphere with the right balance of management experience and creative insight. Meet our team below.

Simon Rowell B International Bus (International Mktg), Dip Bus (Mktg), CPM, AFAMI
Chief Executive


A Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM), Simon has over 15 years experience in strategic planning, marketing communications management and market research. His focus is on working with clients to develop highly effective, best-practice brand and communication strategies.

Brands Simon has worked with include ANZ, Australian Unity, Australia Post, BP, Cadbury Schweppes, CGU Insurance, Challenger Financial Services Group, Diners Club, Dulux, General Electric, HBA, Mars, RACV, State & Federal Governments, TenderSearch, Tabcorp and Tattersalls. Simon is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.

Simon can be contacted directly on 03 9016 7888 or simon.rowell@oxygene.com.au


Steve Bohan Dip Arts (Comms & Graphic Design)
Managing Director

Since founding the agency in 1988, Steve's creative background combined with a practical, strategic approach has resulted in many successful long-term relationships with major national and international brands.

Brands Steve has worked with include AIG Insurance, AXA, Australian Unity, CGU Insurance, Diners Club, Dulux, Ford, General Electric, HBA, Merrill Lynch, Motorola, Pacific Dunlop, Tabcorp, United Energy, Challenger Financial Services Group, DaimlerChrysler, Britax Childcare and Adventure Park.



Karen Rowell Cert Adv, MAHRI
Associate Director

Karen has many years experience in branding and communications, working with brands such as AMCAL, Crown Entertainment Complex, The Herald Sun, Midas, Myer and Telstra.

In the past 7 years, Karen has focused more heavily on the implementation of internal communication and reward programs for brands including ANZ, BMW Financial Services, Brightstar, Foster’s Group, Honda, Kalari, Maroondah City Council, Mazda, Medibank Private, Sanofi Aventis, Tabcorp and UCMS.



Renate Wolf Ass Dip (Art & Design)
Creative Services Manager

Renate has over 20 years experience working in the creative services arena with the majority of this time spent working within dynamic retail environments. With a background in design, Renate manages the daily activities in creative and production.

Brands Renate has worked with include AMCOR, Diners Club, Dulux, General Electric, King Island Diaries, Moccopan, Vitasoy, Weight Watchers and multiple brands within the Coles Myer portfolio.


  Fiona Stewart BA (Graphic Design), ADMA DM Cert.
Account Director

Fiona has over 15 years experience in creative communications, working in both the UK and Australia. With a background in design, studio management and production, Fiona brings a unique skill set to the proactive management of day-to-day client requirements.

Brands Fiona has worked with include Adobe, AMCOR, Australia Post, Australian Health Service Alliance, Berger, British Paints, CGU Insurance, Dulux, FileMaker, General Electric, HBA, Lotus Notes, Orica Woodcare and Norstar Steel Recylers.



  Sarah Hawkins BA Visual Communications (Graphic Design)
Account Director

Sarah’s experience includes a range of disciplines such as TV & radio campaign development, editing, copywriting, publishing, production & project management, media planning, corporate legal publications and graphic design.


Brands Sarah has worked on include Diners Club, Dulux, Burnet Institute, Cancer Council, Pioneer Electronics, Yarra Trams, MYOB, Melbourne City Romp, Stanley Tools, Sidchrome, RecruitmentSuper, AccountantsSuper, AE Super and Redken.



  Julian Jones Ass Dip (Art & Design)
Senior Creative

Julian has over 20 years of diverse creative experience across a wide spectrum of marketing, business communications, advertising and design.

Brands Julian has worked with include Australia Post, Australian Unity, AMCOR, AXA, Balyntines, British Paints, Burnet Institute, Damovo, Dulux, Diners Club, General Electric, HBA, Hong Kong Bank Australia, Merrill Lynch, Motorola, NAB, RMax, Melbourne City Romp, Tabcorp, Thomas Cook Clothing Co, VicRoads and Britax Childcare.



  Mark Sammartino Dip Arts (Graphic Arts)
Senior Creative

Mark works with clients to develop fresh creative solutions across a broad range of disciplines from advertising and direct marketing through to packaging, design and corporate communications.



Brands Mark has worked with include Acer Computers, Australian Unity, AMCOR, AXA, British Airways, British Telecom, Cable & Wireless, Carlton Special Beverages, Challenger Financial Services Group, Diners Club, Dulux, General Electric, HBA, Midlands Bank, Motorola, National Trust, Norstar Steel Recyclers, SAAB, Schweppes and Sony.



  Carmine Masino
Digital Finished Artist

Carmine has over 15 years of experience in the advertising industry, both in Australia and the United Kingdom and has had involvement in every aspect of the creative process from design through to artwork production.

Brands Carmine has worked with include Vodafone, Best Western, Ladbrokes Online Casinos, Diners Club, Motorola, Tourism Victoria, City of Melbourne, Sustagen, Lipton, Hocking Stuart, RMax, British Telecom, Norwich Union, Virgin, VicRoads, AXA and Britax Childcare.



  Chris Mastwyk
Digital Finished Artist & Technical Services

Chris has over 30 years experience working in prepress, artwork production and technical services support.


Brands Chris has worked with include Dulux, Sensis, Delfin, ANZ, Cadbury Schweppes, Tourism Victoria, City of Melbourne, RMax, CGU Insurance, Cancer Council, Telstra, Diners Club, Britax Childcare and EO Financial Services.




Nicolette Pysk
Administration Manager


Nicolette has had over 10 years experience in Customer Service. Prior to joining Oxygène Nicolette managed Client Service Support for a global Market Research agency, where she assisted researchers with accounts such as Cadbury Schweppes, Parks Victoria, Shell and Hungry Jacks.

 

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