I am a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. Equally at home setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser. Currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued. Highlights include: Brand + Digital: Virgin Australia rebrand team; Brand + 3D/CGI: Telstra rebrand team; Ed-Tech + Dev: Founded NSW Government-funded startup; Strategy: 4 Million Dollar capital raise for Australia’s first Renewable Energy Retailer.

Todd Sotheren

I am a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. Equally at home setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser. Currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued. Highlights include: Brand + Digital: Virgin Australia rebrand team; Brand + 3D/CGI: Telstra rebrand team; Ed-Tech + Dev: Founded NSW Government-funded startup; Strategy: 4 Million Dollar capital raise for Australia’s first Renewable Energy Retailer.

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I am a rare hybrid of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with 20+ years across top-tier agencies and founder-led ventures. Equally at home setting brand direction in the boardroom and shipping code in the browser.

Currently open to senior Creative and Brand Strategy roles where depth of craft and strategic range are both valued. Highlights include: Brand + Digital: Virgin Australia rebrand team; Brand + 3D/CGI: Telstra rebrand team; Ed-Tech + Dev: Founded NSW Government-funded startup; Strategy: 4 Million Dollar capital raise for Australia’s first Renewable Energy Retailer.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at SuperFeast
October 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026
Led end-to-end creative at a premium health brand, shaping campaigns, design system, tone of voice, key messaging and assets, and spearheading 'The Humans of SuperFeast' brand storytelling platform. Directed concept through production across paid, organic and ecommerce touchpoints, repositioning brand identity from product to experience.
Founder at Hactivate
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Founded NSW Government‑funded Ed‑Tech startup to channel screen time into learning digital skills. Built platform, brand and product strategy from the ground up and led fundraising efforts; the venture aimed to address the industry-wide digital skills shortage.
Brand Strategist at Enova Community Energy
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Delivered pre-launch brand strategy and design for Australia’s first community-owned renewable energy retailer; contributed to the campaign and investment prospectus that secured seed funding and helped position Enova as a leading model in community energy.

Education

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Qualifications

NSW Government Investment - Ed-Tech Startup
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Award School - Art Direction for the Advertising Industry
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Energy & Utilities, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet