Master the art and science of marketing influence.

Having founded internationally-awarded marketing consultancy, August, and run it for over 20 years, Dan takes a holistic view of marketing and business.

From supporting marketers to navigate the C-suite in sophisticated large-scale corporations, to managing day-to-day marketing disciplines on the tools, Dan has seen and experienced a lot. The ups and downs, the ins and outs, and when things start to go sideways—because let’s be honest, sometimes they do. Throughout, he’s built an extensive skillset to help you manage it all. To help leaders of lean marketing teams increase their influence and performance.

As a founder and Director of August, you’ll find Dan drawing on an extensive practical and theoretical toolkit help his team and clients grow. That commitment to growth is a large part of the reason August was named AFR BOSS Best Place to Work 2023 in Professional Services. August is also a member of SoDA—an invite-only best-in-breed association of the world’s most innovative and celebrated agencies and marketing experience consultancies.

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Experienced and evidence-based practice

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In application

Dan has significant experience in supporting ambitious, lean marketing teams to flourish in large complex organisations.

His work spans sophisticated sectors like technology, professional services, healthcare, social services, aged care, manufacturing, government, and not-for-profit organisations.

Dan has worked extensively to support marketing teams in:

  • Animals Australia
  • A&L Windows
  • Anglicare Victoria
  • Baptcare
  • Clover Pipes
  • Corinthian Doors
  • Guide Dogs Australia
  • Jesuit Social Services
  • Mercy Health
  • REA Group
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
  • Victorian Public Sector Commission
  • Victorian Small Business Commission
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In theory

Dan prides himself on taking a holistic, evidence-based approach to marketing and business.

In addition to a range of qualifications in psychology, marketing, finance, strategy, coaching, and leadership principles, Dan is a member of, or certified by:

Support & Mentoring

Dan’s commitment to supporting others extends well outside the office. He also:

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