About Colette
Commercial marketing leader with extensive experience in revenue growth, customer strategy, and stakeholder alignment. Proven in shaping growth strategies, optimising customer journeys, and driving performance in complex environments. Strong governance capability, disciplined approach, and Board-level experience.
Experience
Fou Agency
Founder and Principal Consultant (2024 – Present)
Fractional CMO and commercial marketing advisor to public, private, and not-for-profit organizations. Lead growth strategy, commercial planning, and customer strategy. Mentor teams across aged care, wellness, technology, and government-owned sporting sectors.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Limited
National Head of Marketing (2020 – 2024)
Led enterprise-wide marketing, digital, communications, and customer experience for a $2.5bn ASX-listed national group. Directed omnichannel strategy, strengthened customer experience, and managed a $12M national marketing budget with full ROI accountability.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Limited
General Manager Marketing QLD (2017 – 2020)
Oversaw regional portfolio delivering 50% of national revenue, managed a $7M budget, and led high-impact partnerships. Established an in-house media and communications agency to streamline omnichannel strategy and maximize revenue.
News Australia
Head of Sales (Gold Coast) (2015 – 2017)
Transitioned the commercial function to a digital-first advertising model, enhancing customer engagement and product offerings. Achieved operational efficiency, revenue growth, and improved acquisition through innovative strategies.
Gold Coast Titans (NRL)
General Manager Sales and Marketing (2013 – 2015)
Directed commercial operations, brand advocacy, and revenue generation through partnerships, sponsorships, membership, and game-day strategies. Drove fan engagement through targeted marketing campaigns and events.
News Australia
Advertising Sales Director Gold Coast Publications (2011 – 2013)
Managed advertising sales and trade marketing functions across print and digital platforms. Secured partnership agreements, reduced costs, and improved revenue across media and event sponsorships.
Seven Media Group - Pacific Magazines (ANZ)
Various General Management Roles - Sales, Marketing, and Corp Comms (2001 – 2011)
Led communication strategies for ANZ lifestyle brands, achieving revenue and circulation growth. Directed award-winning campaigns across print, digital, and in-flight media platforms to enhance brand visibility and loyalty.
Qualifications
Master of Marketing (2025)
Griffith University
Grad Cert - Marketing (2023)
Griffith University
Public Relations and Corporate Communications (1999)
McLeay College
Key Industries
Software & Tools
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