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Managing Director – Sue MarshSue Marsh is recognised as one of the most professional travel marketing and publicity experts in the travel industry today. After an early career in broadcasting and television, Sue became the Regional Director Australia and New Zealand for the Hong Kong Tourist Association; a position she held for 20 years. She established Sue Marsh Ink Pty Limited in 1989. Sue has extensive experience in sales, marketing, corporate communications and publicity for luxury travel and lifestyle products. A keen sailor, and well connected across the media of Australia and New Zealand, Sue has travelled extensively and enjoys sleeping under the stars... seven stars. |
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General Manager – Virginia HaddonWith tertiary qualifications in travel, tourism and small business management, Virginia Haddon has broad experience in product and destination representation (A&K and South African Tourism), media relations, event management, editing and strategic planning. During her 30 year career in the travel industry Virginia has gained a wealth of knowledge and developed strong communication and marketing skills, along with a large and diverse network of contacts. Virginia is often referred to as the fine dining connoisseur and shopaholic of the team and can offer countless suggestions around the world. |
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Account Director – Merryn AndrewsEnglish-born Merryn Andrews has a wide knowledge of the global PR industry, having spent four years at Four Communications in London handling travel and lifestyle clients such as Club Med, Gulf Air, Handpicked Hotels and London’s Italian festival, La Dolce Vita, as well as Barclaycard Business and Crest Nicholson. Merryn joined Sue Marsh Ink in 2007, working across accounts including The Peninsula Hotels, Silversea Cruises, Voyages Hotels & Resorts and bothfeet Walking Tours. With a BA Honours degree in French and Italian, Merryn’s passion for languages and travel was fuelled by her peripatetic childhood living in Egypt, the Sudan, Thailand and Hong Kong. In her spare time she dabbles in design. |
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Account Director – Leanne WardLeanne Ward has a strong background in tourism and is well-versed with both the challenges and expectations of this industry. She has over 20 years’ experience, having worked with the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Wildlife Safari (a luxury boutique wholesaler) and Mandarin Oriental Hotels, before joining Sue Marsh Ink to handle sales, marketing, the MICE market and event organisation. Leanne has a business management degree in Tourism, Marketing and Psychology. She enjoys entertaining (both at work and at home), with a passion for hosting dinners and the odd fancy dress party. A busy mum, she strives to show an interest in sport whilst really dreaming about taking that elusive Mediterranean cruise. |
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Account Executive – Maike BatesMaike Bates joined Sue Marsh Ink in February 2009 to handle the representation of the German National Tourist Office. Maike is a German national with five years experience working for regional and national government tourism offices. She also worked for Papua New Guinea’s largest luxury touring company for a period of three years, based in Mt Hagen. Maike has a BA in Business Administration and Tourism. When not working, Maike enjoys exploring the great Australian outdoors with her dogs and dancing the tango. |
Administration - Marie DiasWith 25 years of experience as an accountant, Marie Dias is a whizz with the accounts and keeps our team in impeccable financial order. Marie has a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Macquarie University and chartered accountant qualifications from Sri Lanka. |
