Simon Ondaatje – Director

Simon Ondaatje is a leading marketer with extensive experience in all elements of the marketing mix and specialist skills in customer focused marketing techniques.

Simon has held pivotal roles with a number of high profile organisations and has delivered significant results throughout his career, commencing with Qantas in 1986.

Simon has also worked for the Victoria Racing Club, Crown Casino, Rex Hunt International Management and Moonee Valley Racing Club.

Simon has initiated numerous new and exciting concepts at each work place throughout his career. He conceptualised and initiated both the Young Members growth strategy and the Oaks Club Luncheon at the VRC, strategies that have been copied by most racing clubs in Australia.

As the first Marketing Manager appointed at Crown Casino in early 1994, he was responsible for the launch and the initial brand strategy at Crown, which helped to position the venue as a multi purpose entertainment venue. Simon was also responsible for the highly publicised Crown Ambassadors program, which has been duplicated by numerous organisations.

Simon has worked on numerous business plans and played a key role in developing the Moonee Valley Racing Club's business plan.

Simon has entrepreneurial flair and has wide experience in sponsorship and Public Relations.