Mark Noakes
Managing Director
Build locally, think globally.
Leading Talent Corp with a rare mix of commercial discipline, media experience and entrepreneurial energy, Mark adds to Talent Corps’ senior leadership team with experience in advertising, digital media, web development and radio backed by deep industry relationships. Collaborative, inclusive and commercially driven, he is focused on building a business that is locally grounded, globally relevant and always moving forward. Outside work, he’s all about family, good wine and the fine art of barbeque and smoking, proudly known as “Noakes Smokes.”
Leading Talent Corp with a rare mix of commercial discipline, media experience and entrepreneurial energy, Mark adds to Talent Corps’ senior leadership team with experience in advertising, digital media, web development and radio backed by deep industry relationships. Collaborative, inclusive and commercially driven, he is focused on building a business that is locally grounded, globally relevant and always moving forward. Outside work, he’s all about family, good wine and the fine art of barbeque and smoking, proudly known as “Noakes Smokes.”
Ruth Thompson
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Authenticity is the difference between exposure and impact.
With more than 30 years’ experience across Australia’s media landscape, Ruth leads Talent Corp’s commercial strategy, revenue growth, client partnership and sales performance. Prior to establishing her own agency, she filled senior roles at SCA, Fairfax Media, and Macquarie Radio. Ruth specialises in connecting brands with the right talent and strategically amplifying those partnerships through media, to create authentic campaigns that engage audiences, build brand visibility and deliver measurable business growth. Outside work, she enjoys family, travel and dreaming of Greek island holidays.
With more than 30 years’ experience across Australia’s media landscape, Ruth leads Talent Corp’s commercial strategy, revenue growth, client partnership and sales performance. Prior to establishing her own agency, she filled senior roles at SCA, Fairfax Media, and Macquarie Radio. Ruth specialises in connecting brands with the right talent and strategically amplifying those partnerships through media, to create authentic campaigns that engage audiences, build brand visibility and deliver measurable business growth. Outside work, she enjoys family, travel and dreaming of Greek island holidays.
Mike O'Regan
Commercial Director & Co-Founder
Great marketing isn’t about spending more, it’s about thinking, smarter.
With over 30 years' experience delivering strategic media, marketing and partnership solutions across Australia, Mike is renowned for his confident commercial approach, helping brands maximise their marketing investment through TV, radio, digital, OOH, sponsorship and content. Passionate about innovation, new technologies and emerging media platforms Mike ensures his clients remain ahead of the curve. And when he’s not growing business through media he’s doing it on the farm – turning his downtime into productive time with Wagyu cattle and truffle production.
With over 30 years' experience delivering strategic media, marketing and partnership solutions across Australia, Mike is renowned for his confident commercial approach, helping brands maximise their marketing investment through TV, radio, digital, OOH, sponsorship and content. Passionate about innovation, new technologies and emerging media platforms Mike ensures his clients remain ahead of the curve. And when he’s not growing business through media he’s doing it on the farm – turning his downtime into productive time with Wagyu cattle and truffle production.
Russell Tate
Chairman
Strong leadership takes the long view.
Russell brings the perspective of one of Australia’s most experienced media and marketing leaders to his role as Chairman of Talent Corp. With over 35 years across advertising, media and executive leadership, he has held senior roles with STW Group, now part of WPP, Macquarie Media and Collins Foods Ltd (KFC). His strategic insight, commercial discipline and deep industry knowledge help guide Talent Corp’s continued growth as an independent agency with local strength, national influence and a future-focused view of the market.
Russell brings the perspective of one of Australia’s most experienced media and marketing leaders to his role as Chairman of Talent Corp. With over 35 years across advertising, media and executive leadership, he has held senior roles with STW Group, now part of WPP, Macquarie Media and Collins Foods Ltd (KFC). His strategic insight, commercial discipline and deep industry knowledge help guide Talent Corp’s continued growth as an independent agency with local strength, national influence and a future-focused view of the market.
Tony Wilkinson
Commercial Director
Opportunity favours experience.
With over 30 years’ experience in media including senior leadership roles with SCA, Macquarie Media and SEN, Tony brings a deep understanding of the Australian media landscape to Talent Corp - broadcast, digital, audio, OOH sponsorship and emerging channels. Tony’s collaborative approach and valuable industry insights make him a trusted adviser to our clients - from national brands to growing businesses. Outside work, his strategic mind turns to travel, sports and property investment. Connect today and make your next conversation an opportunity.
With over 30 years’ experience in media including senior leadership roles with SCA, Macquarie Media and SEN, Tony brings a deep understanding of the Australian media landscape to Talent Corp - broadcast, digital, audio, OOH sponsorship and emerging channels. Tony’s collaborative approach and valuable industry insights make him a trusted adviser to our clients - from national brands to growing businesses. Outside work, his strategic mind turns to travel, sports and property investment. Connect today and make your next conversation an opportunity.
Murray Jones
Commercial Director Brisbane
Know the market. Build the opportunity.
Murray is a Brisbane-based senior leader and director with over three decades experience across media, advertising, and creative communications. His passion lies in driving business development, championing innovative strategies, and steering high-level corporate growth. Throughout his career, Murray has focused on building lasting partnerships and leading agencies to commercial success across the Australian eastern seaboard. He is excited to leverage his extensive background into this role, to introduce Brisbane businesses to the broad range of services and high-level expertise of Talentcorp.
Murray is a Brisbane-based senior leader and director with over three decades experience across media, advertising, and creative communications. His passion lies in driving business development, championing innovative strategies, and steering high-level corporate growth. Throughout his career, Murray has focused on building lasting partnerships and leading agencies to commercial success across the Australian eastern seaboard. He is excited to leverage his extensive background into this role, to introduce Brisbane businesses to the broad range of services and high-level expertise of Talentcorp.
Ainsley Angelos
Account Director
Connect with customers not just audiences.
Ainsley helps brands connect with current and future customers through strategic media planning, partnerships and commercially focused campaign thinking. With a background that began in retail and evolved into digital marketing, Ainsley brings a practical understanding of customer behaviour and brand influence and the importance of meaningful media connections. As one of Talent Corp’s top performing AD’s she works with high-profile brands including KFC, Modibodi, Vida Glow and Naked Sundays, guiding relevant, purposeful and performance-driven campaigns.
Ainsley helps brands connect with current and future customers through strategic media planning, partnerships and commercially focused campaign thinking. With a background that began in retail and evolved into digital marketing, Ainsley brings a practical understanding of customer behaviour and brand influence and the importance of meaningful media connections. As one of Talent Corp’s top performing AD’s she works with high-profile brands including KFC, Modibodi, Vida Glow and Naked Sundays, guiding relevant, purposeful and performance-driven campaigns.
Bruce Mundell
Head of OOH Advertising / Partner
Don’t just buy space. Create Presence.
Bruce brings more than two decades of senior media, strategy and commercial experience across agencies, publishers and consulting. His career includes leadership roles with Mindshare and oOh! media in Australia and New Zealand, where he shaped customer strategy across data, technology, sales and go-to-market planning. Our on the ground out of home specialist, Bruce shows Talentcorp clients how OOH can fuel media mix synergies and drive stronger campaign performance. Outside work, he’s all about family. And golf. In that order. Of course.
Bruce brings more than two decades of senior media, strategy and commercial experience across agencies, publishers and consulting. His career includes leadership roles with Mindshare and oOh! media in Australia and New Zealand, where he shaped customer strategy across data, technology, sales and go-to-market planning. Our on the ground out of home specialist, Bruce shows Talentcorp clients how OOH can fuel media mix synergies and drive stronger campaign performance. Outside work, he’s all about family. And golf. In that order. Of course.
Carly Clelland
Head of Speakers and Entertainment
Connect. Influence. Activate.
Brand managers, business owners and event organisers love Carly. Specialising in talent and audience alignment including Brand Ambassadors, Keynote Speakers, MC’s, comedians, celebrity chefs, and more, Carly is here to help Talent Corp clients secure credible, impactful talent for events, conferences and social media collaborations; talent that will engage, enthral and activate your audience. Outside work, she plays a mean game of social tennis and stocks a fine fridge full of chocolate, wine and cheese. For your next event with influence – just call Carly!
Brand managers, business owners and event organisers love Carly. Specialising in talent and audience alignment including Brand Ambassadors, Keynote Speakers, MC’s, comedians, celebrity chefs, and more, Carly is here to help Talent Corp clients secure credible, impactful talent for events, conferences and social media collaborations; talent that will engage, enthral and activate your audience. Outside work, she plays a mean game of social tennis and stocks a fine fridge full of chocolate, wine and cheese. For your next event with influence – just call Carly!
Cess Relopez
Website and SEO Lead
Be found. Be effective.
With more than a decade of experience across website development, SEO and digital marketing, Cess helps organisations build a stronger and more effective online presence. Her expertise spans WordPress website development, SEO, digital strategy, email and content marketing, event branding and customer support leadership. Beyond Talent Corp she brings her marketing and digital skills to mission and purpose focused non-profit organisations – always seeking innovative and effective ways to engage communities online.
With more than a decade of experience across website development, SEO and digital marketing, Cess helps organisations build a stronger and more effective online presence. Her expertise spans WordPress website development, SEO, digital strategy, email and content marketing, event branding and customer support leadership. Beyond Talent Corp she brings her marketing and digital skills to mission and purpose focused non-profit organisations – always seeking innovative and effective ways to engage communities online.
Kelly Lofts
Head of Campaign Management
Strong management builds campaign confidence.
Kelly is Talent Corp’s OG Campaign Manager with extensive experience across Austereo/SCA and Macquarie Media, spanning direct and agency sales, content and campaign coordination. Loyal, passionate and highly organised, she loves working closely with our media partners and is committed to a delivering a seamless campaign experience for our clients. From super CM to super Mum! Kelly also manages a busy household and can be found enjoying any downtime watching a good murder series or the footy. Wests Tigers all the way!
Kelly is Talent Corp’s OG Campaign Manager with extensive experience across Austereo/SCA and Macquarie Media, spanning direct and agency sales, content and campaign coordination. Loyal, passionate and highly organised, she loves working closely with our media partners and is committed to a delivering a seamless campaign experience for our clients. From super CM to super Mum! Kelly also manages a busy household and can be found enjoying any downtime watching a good murder series or the footy. Wests Tigers all the way!
Diala Nastas
Head of Accounts
Strength in numbers.
At Talent Corp, we understand that strong numbers support strong business decisions. Diala plays a key role in supporting our commercial operations, drawing on more than 15 years’ finance and accounting experience across real estate, automotive, construction and commercial sectors. Her expertise spans reporting, compliance, payroll, cash flow, systems and process improvement. And we’re not the only ones who count on her! Outside work, Diala has a busy family life, enjoying travel, and an active lifestyle.
At Talent Corp, we understand that strong numbers support strong business decisions. Diala plays a key role in supporting our commercial operations, drawing on more than 15 years’ finance and accounting experience across real estate, automotive, construction and commercial sectors. Her expertise spans reporting, compliance, payroll, cash flow, systems and process improvement. And we’re not the only ones who count on her! Outside work, Diala has a busy family life, enjoying travel, and an active lifestyle.
Diana Zivanovic
Partnership Manager
It's who you know.
Specialising in connecting brands for premium media and advertising opportunities, we’d love to introduce you to Diana. With an extensive background in business development and client relationship management across a diverse range of industries, Diana brings her expertise to the Talent Corp table. A wealth of experience and insight into brand partnerships, sales strategy, customer engagement and account growth. Outside work, she enjoys staying connected with family and friends - discovering new restaurants and wineries, watching sport and staying active.
Specialising in connecting brands for premium media and advertising opportunities, we’d love to introduce you to Diana. With an extensive background in business development and client relationship management across a diverse range of industries, Diana brings her expertise to the Talent Corp table. A wealth of experience and insight into brand partnerships, sales strategy, customer engagement and account growth. Outside work, she enjoys staying connected with family and friends - discovering new restaurants and wineries, watching sport and staying active.
Hayden Elton
Head of Digital
Hayden leads digital strategy at Talent Corp, bringing expertise across social media, email marketing, SEO, paid media and programmatic advertising. With a data-driven approach and a clear focus on ROI, he develops digital campaigns designed to build visibility, drive growth and support measurable business outcomes. From startups to large enterprises, Hayden helps brands connect with the right audiences through smarter, more effective digital marketing.
John Raphael De Torres
Campaign Manager
Success is in the details.
With a background in campaign coordination, digital marketing, client reporting and workflow management, John brings a considered and organised approach to your campaign. He has worked with national and international clients across CRM and funnel operations, social media management, email marketing and performance reporting. Outside work, his keen eye is on fitness, gaming and exploring new digital tools. From set-up through to reporting, Talent Corp clients enjoy John’s attention to detail, clear communication and follow-through.
With a background in campaign coordination, digital marketing, client reporting and workflow management, John brings a considered and organised approach to your campaign. He has worked with national and international clients across CRM and funnel operations, social media management, email marketing and performance reporting. Outside work, his keen eye is on fitness, gaming and exploring new digital tools. From set-up through to reporting, Talent Corp clients enjoy John’s attention to detail, clear communication and follow-through.
Finlay Walsh
Campaign Manager
Every successful campaign has a game-plan.
Fin brings a strategic, commercially focused approach to media planning, combining his analytical and creative thinking to deliver campaign goals. Harnessing his media planning, campaign execution and communication skills, he enjoys building integrated media solutions across multiple channels and translating complex ideas into practical, results-driven solutions. A passionate team sports fan with experience in competitive rugby, Talent Corp clients benefit from the teamwork, flexibility and focus that Fin brings to every campaign. Game on!
Fin brings a strategic, commercially focused approach to media planning, combining his analytical and creative thinking to deliver campaign goals. Harnessing his media planning, campaign execution and communication skills, he enjoys building integrated media solutions across multiple channels and translating complex ideas into practical, results-driven solutions. A passionate team sports fan with experience in competitive rugby, Talent Corp clients benefit from the teamwork, flexibility and focus that Fin brings to every campaign. Game on!
Ava Jones
Campaign Manager
The best performances start backstage.
Ava brings creativity, focus and a strong work ethic to campaign management, with a natural ability to collaborate freely, communicate clearly and offer solutions quickly. Her background as a professional actor adds a unique and valuable understanding of storytelling, audience connection and adaptability, while her commitment to professional growth in the arts and at work, supports a thoughtful and energetic approach to every campaign. Talent Corp clients can always expect Ava’s best performance.
Ava brings creativity, focus and a strong work ethic to campaign management, with a natural ability to collaborate freely, communicate clearly and offer solutions quickly. Her background as a professional actor adds a unique and valuable understanding of storytelling, audience connection and adaptability, while her commitment to professional growth in the arts and at work, supports a thoughtful and energetic approach to every campaign. Talent Corp clients can always expect Ava’s best performance.
Claudine Consuelo
Executive Assistant
Understand the challenge. Provide the solution.
Claudine supports Talent Corp’s executive team with calm organisation, operational discipline and a strong eye for detail. As a corporate EA with experience in executive admin, bookkeeping, banking operations and team coordination, she helps keep priorities, schedules and communications moving smoothly behind the scenes while our senior leaders to focus on building brands, relationships and successful commercial partnerships.
Claudine supports Talent Corp’s executive team with calm organisation, operational discipline and a strong eye for detail. As a corporate EA with experience in executive admin, bookkeeping, banking operations and team coordination, she helps keep priorities, schedules and communications moving smoothly behind the scenes while our senior leaders to focus on building brands, relationships and successful commercial partnerships.
Jonny Morfoulis
Video Production Partner
Content gets posted. Stories get remembered..
Netflix. Stranger Things. Samsung. Kellogg’s. Formula 1. If you know those brands, then you’ve already seen some of Jonny. Experienced in film, television, advertising and branded entertainment, Jonny combines his passion and skills in creative direction, cinematography and storytelling to create compelling visual content that connects with audiences and supports brand objectives. And yes, he lifts! When he’s not behind the camera, he’s training hard at the gym, enjoying live music or imagining how he can bring another great story to life.
Netflix. Stranger Things. Samsung. Kellogg’s. Formula 1. If you know those brands, then you’ve already seen some of Jonny. Experienced in film, television, advertising and branded entertainment, Jonny combines his passion and skills in creative direction, cinematography and storytelling to create compelling visual content that connects with audiences and supports brand objectives. And yes, he lifts! When he’s not behind the camera, he’s training hard at the gym, enjoying live music or imagining how he can bring another great story to life.