Team

Agency owner and leader Saxon spent two decades in the world of large network agency advertising and big brands including Nestle, Westpac, Telstra, Castrol, Suncorp and Hewlett-Packard. Whilst it was an excellent grounding in the marketing business, Saxon saw the opportunity to give clients better service and value. Pontoon was born, combining smart strategic thinking with a leaner, more responsive agency structure. His focus on client partnerships and always delivering on promises has seen the agency, and its clients, continue to grow. His relationships with brands including 360 Underwriting, Insurance Advisernet, GT Insurance, Mauri, Universal Candy and Sura run long and deep, built on strong advice and treating their success as ours. When he’s not steering the ship, Saxon can be found playing sport, cheering his kids on from the sidelines, or getting out and having a good old time with clients and friends.

Kate is an experienced marketer and agency lead, with over 15 years’ experience gained in advertising agencies, marketing teams, and brand-focused design studios. This rounded experience brings an understanding of how brand strategy and campaign thinking can be brought together to maximise marketing returns, plus a strong understanding of marketing strategy and major campaigns including digital, TV and radio, property marketing, sponsorship and promotions. Sector experience covers FMCG, retail, property and insurance. Client experience includes McDonald Jones Homes, SYD Airport, Jacob’s Creek, Landcom, Mulpha, Universal Candy, the recent Insurance Advisernet campaign and GT Insurance major rebrand. When it comes to leading teams to deliver complex projects, Kate prides herself on not missing a trick.

Chris believes that every piece of work should be backed by the clarity of strong strategy. He uses his 25 years’ experience to help clients find the sweet spot between what they can offer, and what the world wants. With a background leading some of the country’s most awarded brand agencies, balanced by strong experience in advertising, he’s always seeking out work that plays the long game, whilst proving actionable and effective in the near-term. An experienced and passionate facilitator, strategic writer and project director, he works closely with clients and teams to build brands well equipped for the future. Client experience includes Westfield, Oxford Property Group (Canada), Westpac, Landcom, Vodafone and Luxottica. When he’s not thinking about exciting ways to crack a challenge, you’ll find him seeking out twisty roads and racetracks to satisfy his driving passion.

Peter is a 30 year veteran of the marketing and advertising industries. Graduating with a Bachelor of Business (Communications) from QUT in Brisbane, he spent the first decade of his career honing his writing and strategic skills as a direct marketing copywriter, including several years in London. Back in Australia, Peter has held senior roles in the creative departments of large multinationals as well as smaller independently-owned agencies. His award-winning body of work spans advertising and brand campaigns, digital, trade and promotional marketing for clients including Westpac, Nestle, Reckitt Benckiser, Blackmores, Gatorade, Volvo, SONY, Optus and Hyundai. A published children’s book author and a passionate road cyclist, Peter has been guiding ideas and strategy for Pontoon clients since 2013.

Tim has for the most part called Sydney home since 1999. Originally from England, his creative career began in exhibit design in the commercial aquarium sector in both the UK and Australia. These skills progressed into the world of branding, print and digital design, graduating from Billy Blue School of Design, North Sydney in 2004. Now over 13 years in, his passion for branding and design is as strong as ever. Tim is a gifted designer who always seems to deliver beautiful, thoughtful work that connects with client and audience time after time. Tim has worked across a diverse number of industry sectors including travel, retail, corporate, construction, automotive, beauty and technology. Client focussed and creatively driven, he has been involved in many of our projects as both a collaborator and lead designer.

Ivan has over 30 years’ hands on experience within the digital space working across a range of platforms and technologies. It means we can provide you with the right technical solution for your project, not just the most convenient to us. He has worked in small start-ups through to large multinational consultancies and boutique digital agencies, endowing him with a wide range of skills and experience across multiple disciplines that helps clients get the most out of the digital space. His technical knowledge is balanced by a deep interest in human, computer interaction and conversion optimisation theory. In his spare time, Ivan is a keen photographer with an unhealthy obsession for sunrises and night skies.

Angie started her career in integrated creative agencies FNL, Oil, GHO and Gorilla Communications, mastering the art of client service across diverse brands including Sony, Fiat, Vero Insurance, Trust Company of Australia and Lowenbrau. More recently she has been rolling out integrated brand campaigns for Winning Appliances and Appliances Online, and strategic projects with ANZ Bank and Sony Pictures Entertainment. A rare breed of being both a highly-organised detail lover with a big-picture strategic mind, Angie prides herself on bringing efficiency and order to chaos. It’s this approach which is already serving her well with Pontoon clients including 360 Underwriting and Insurance Advisernet. She makes the most of every weekend by getting outside, be it at the beach, bushwalking or camping. She also juggles two children, two dogs and two chickens!

Dani joined the Pontoon team at the start of 2021 after completing her Bachelor of Commerce. Since then, she has climbed the ranks to become the type of account manager everyone can rely on to get things done, and done brilliantly. Her experience with Pontoon has been wide-ranging, from comprehensive re-brands for GT Insurance, to candy brand activations, and major content and digital campaigns including Insurance Advisernet. Her attention to detail is matched by a creative flair. Dani's journey with us began on the social media team as Pontoon’s inaugural content creator. Her unique blend of creativity and precision ensures our clients receive innovative solutions tailored to their needs. And if you want to talk pilates after hours, Dani’s your go-to.

Laura has been in agency client service since graduating from University of Technology Sydney with a Bachelor of Public Communications, majoring in Advertising. In that time she has built strong experience with some of Australia's biggest brands in banking, telecommunications, insurance, entertainment, and automotive sectors. With a real passion for integrated marketing, particularly digital and social, she's a great all-rounder for delivering on strategies with real impact. At Pontoon Laura works on Mauri, George Weston Foods and Tip Top, where her positive attitude, marketing nous and attention to detail shine. Laura enjoys an active lifestyle so when she's not at her desk working on campaigns with the team, you can find her outside on a beautiful sunny day horse riding or using her own two legs out in nature.

Saskia joined Pontoon in 2023. Originally from the UK, she began her agency life in London working on both Kia’s national campaigns and local dealer marketing, then fancied a change of scenery and made the move to Sydney. As account manager on a range of our insurance clients including 360 Underwriting, Sura and Longitude, as well as our property portfolio, Saskia focuses on building strong client relationships and ensuring their satisfaction. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, fresh air, and a drink or two! What’s not to love.

Corinne is Pontoon's social media lead, focusing her decades of client and agency-side marketing experience in on this crucial field of expertise. From Facebook to TikTok, she's across it all, and loves creating engaging content, hitting goals in paid advertising, researching new trends or analysing results. She's a positive, customer-focused marketer who loves nothing more than building meaningful relationships and helping people. This includes educating the team and clients about the exciting world of digital marketing, and seeking out the next untapped opportunity or latest technology. Mention anything to do with the latest restaurant opening or food related TV show and you'll have Corinne's undivided attention.

Arriving in Australia just two years ago, Kseniia’s professional Australian journey began right here at Pontoon. With a degree in Political Science, she brought her analytical skills to digital marketing, helping audiences make informed decisions in the social media space. Today, her knowledge and experience extends beyond social to broader digital and advertising campaigns. She works across a varied portfolio of brands including Universal Candy and a number of insurance brands, where she continues to build upon her skills with creative writing.

Chloe joined the Pontoon team in early 2023 while completing her double degree in Design and Media (PR and Advertising) at UNSW. Her passion lies in all things creative, from crafting engaging concepts for digital campaigns to briefing visually imaginative ad campaigns. Chloe thrives in team brainstorm sessions, relishing Pontoon’s collaborative environment. Her talents shine when it comes to TikTok content creation for our fun novelty candy clients Trolli and Universal Candy. Outside of work, she enjoys expanding her ceramic design portfolio and playing futsal.

Hailing from Iran, Sara now calls Pontoon and Sydney home, bringing with her years of experience in design and illustration for both print and digital media. This versatility makes her adept across any marketing channel, and she approaches every project with conceptual ideas and a strong perspective, using typography and illustration to communicate messages with strong cut-through.

Narelle’s versatility is an asset to Pontoon Marketing, with an innate ability to apply her talents to any channel or touchpoint. Having worked in design, marketing and advertising agencies both locally and in London, her design skills have grown and evolved to stay relevant to a constantly shifting world. She works from concept to finished art, balancing big picture with an eye for detail whilst leveraging the power of typography, illustration and imagery to deliver creative that leaves a lasting impression.