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Meet the core crew.

Trent O'Sullivan, Managing Partner

Farm. Bikes. Jiu jitsu.

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Trent O'Sullivan, Managing Partner

From mustering in the Kimberly and his start in the ad business with industry icon Tony White, Trent’s 28-year career has been marked by his enjoyment of people and drive to succeed.

Along with a highly developed “selling sense, ” these traits have led to success working on some of Australia’s best-known retailers and brands including Cadbury, Capt’n Snooze, Retravision, and Toyota.

Trent co-founded Balance in 2004 and is passionate about understanding his clients’ needs and backing and improving the Balance team.

Aside from work he loves nothing better than getting the family out to the farm on their motorbikes or challenging bigger blokes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

David Gullotti, Creative Partner

Food. Travel. Crossfit.

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David Gullotti, Creative Partner

One of the most passionate practitioners of the art, Dave is still just as excited about creativity and ideas since he first did AWARD school way back in 1991. Hailing from Perth, he cut is teeth as an Art Director working on Direct Mail campaigns for the newly launched BankWest before landing a gig at Perth’s Award-winning agency, Bowtell Clarke and Yole.

A move to Melbourne in early 2000 and working at a senior level around town, he joined as our CD in 2012 and became a partner the following year.

He is a creative mind that is always on, an executional perfectionist that pushes us to be the best we can be with success on major names including GSK, NAB, Nissan, and Westfield to name a few.

Outside of Balance, you’ll find Dave chasing the holy grail of the perfect coffee, pushing his body with a barbell, burpees or pull ups, exploring nature trails with his dogs or maybe thinking about his next trip back to Sicily.

Rankin McKay, Strategist & Writer

Farm. Books. Music.

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Rankin McKay, Strategist & Writer

After an outdoor childhood of minimal supervision and time at university, the bright lights of Melbourne beckoned to Rankin. Starting off as a suit in Y&R, Masius and DDB, he worked on Johnson and Johnson, Toyota, Mobil and The Age before deciding to start his own shop.

Next came 13 years of Batters & McKay, which attracted clients including Simplot, Sigma, Coles Myer, the Victorian Government and Total Tel – the first pre paid mobile on the Australian market. Post Batters & McKay, Rankin founded Realtime Strategy and became involved in digital. A passionate practitioner, he is known for his ability to immerse himself in a clients business and think in different ways to find solutions.

When not working, Rankin indulges in his love of farming, photography, English literature and vinyl sound. His Nirvana remains a bush trip with his daughter.

Elie Aoun, Account Director

Fishing. Family. Nature.

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Elie Aoun, Account Director

While calling Elie one of the best things to ever come out of Canberra might seem like setting the bar a bit low, we mean it lovingly. 

Prior to joining us Elie was an Account Manager at The Mark Agency, the premier full service agency in Canberra, where his brief included media, marketing, digital and campaign management on a range of tech, government, real estate, hospitality and tourism clients.

Prior to that the Hoyts Group had recognised his abilities through his 11 year journey from selling popcorn as a student, to a role as a new business team leader at their Head Office in Sydney, dealing with Corporate Sales, Events and Sponsorships.

When not immersed in key accounts Country Racing Victoria and Haymes – Australia’s best paint, Elie lives for a road trip, dropping a line off the pier and planning Friday drinks.

Kylie Saglia, Digital (NZ)

Surf. Snow. Family.

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Kylie Saglia, Digital (NZ)

Kylie is a kiwi that knows how to fly. After living in Melbourne, then Italy, she’s finally returned to her grassroots in NZ to call it home once again.

Kylie has been a crucial part of the Balance account service team since 2012 and is the go-to gal for digital strategy. We’re now happy to have her as our NZ digital representative for all clients and markets “across the dutch” (ditch). She has a customer-first approach and focuses on getting into the consumer mindset to help a brand get the most out of their marketing efforts.

When she’s not helping grow a brands’ presence online, she’s outside, running after her two adorable kids.

Amanda Jarrett, Client Service (NT)

Podcasts. Nature. Pasta.

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Amanda Jarrett, Client Service (NT)

Amanda is our very own Territorian and ‘on the ground’ Client Service person who has spent the last fourteen years working in the media industry. She’s previously had a dual role with Channel 7 Darwin as a presenter and Marketing Manager and now runs Moo Media, a successful Advertising and media consultancy.

Amanda is also a Perth native and if you’re on the lookout for a Marriage Celebrant, she’s your girl too.

Kezya Anatha, Designer

Art. Friends. Fun.

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Kezya Anatha, Designer

Here in the Balance ring, Kezya (affectionately known as K-Ya, Ya, or K to the Ya) is our Junior Designer that packs a heavy punch. Raised in Indonesia, Kezya comes to us with a killer folio and the heavy cred of a distinction in her Bachelor of Design (Communication) at RMIT.

When not immersed at work, K-Ya divides her time between mates and pop culture and can tell you what she thinks of you in English or Bahasa. Bahasa please!

Sharon Rider, Content Producer

Family. Lists. Gin.

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Sharon Rider, Content Producer

Sharon’s 15-year career as a producer runs from films and TV all the way to the smallest of content pieces, where her craft and attention to detail are undiminished.

With work on pre-production, trailers, interviews and promotion for The Matrix, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Swordfish, and Lord of the Rings and as a producer for agencies like AJF Partnership, Clemenger, Cummins and Partners and Y&R, she is a seasoned professional who has a comprehensive knowledge of production issues.

When not working Sharon is kept busy, keeping the family in line, taking photos and beating her husband at squash.

Maria Maclean, Head of Finance

Travel. Fashion. Renos.

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Maria Maclean, Head of Finance

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