Our Experience
Steve Allison
Design & Projects Manager
Australia | New Zealand
Steve Allison in association with David Riley (DAS London) over 25 year’s ago developed a sit/stand fully height adjustable trading desk, now used by a majority of the major financial institutions around the world. This was the first sit-stand Trading desk installation in Australia.
Steve is a solution driven leader in the building industry, who has proven his exceptional ability over 40 years of consistently delivering outstanding design interpretation to building process. He established and managed a large scale fit-out specialist company in Sydney for over 30 years.
Being an innovative and highly awarded cabinet maker, Steve’s passion for detail has led to the creation and development of ground breaking systems and processes, which have been revolutionary for the industry and work space not just in Australia but internationally. These cost and time saving procedures are now widely used throughout the fit-out industry.
Additionally, the development of Grosvenor Glass Paint – unique in its ability to surface coat glass without post or pre-treatment has been a highlight of his career. This unique glass paint is specified by world famous architect Sir Norman Foster.
Annie McDonald
General Manager
Australia | New Zealand
Annie brings a wealth of experience and project management skills, from a 20 year career in business management, marketing, events, media and public relations.
As an experienced marketing professional and degree qualified journalist, she has a broad range of experience essential to the development of DASX in a niche dynamic environment. Annie spent eleven years as Head of Marketing & Events for Magic Millions company, having worked in the Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing Industry for over 20 years.
More recently she has gained valuable experience working in the building, fit-out and furniture industries, and developed in the General Management of the company.
Ron Simpson
Project Manager | Sydney
Ron brings over 30 year’s experience in Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and Management roles.
Ron has been a Business Owner / Proprietor for some 20 years, and has spent 10 years working in London and Edinburgh, and more recently is based in Sydney.
Marcus Byrne
Project Manager | Melbourne
Marcus brings over 10 year’s experience in Facilities Management and Construction.
With a Construction Management degree from (RMIT), Marcus has exceptional Project Management skills, and is integral to the efficient delivery of DASX projects, not just in Melbourne, but Australia-wide.
Louise Eckersley
Partnership Manager
Australia | New Zealand
Louise brings over 20 year’s experience in Brand Strategy & Design, Marketing & Partnership development roles.
Establishing brand strategy and design agency Gentil Eckersley, in partnership with Creative Director Franck Gentil, they developed an enviable reputation with clients including: Foxtel, Lion Nathan, Coca Cola, Virgin Mobile, REST Super, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Melbourne GPO.
Following this experience Louise developed a unique approach to facilitating brand forensics with clients including: Jeans West, Children’s Food Education Foundation, Snack Habitat, 20th Century Pensions & Botero. Her skills have transferred to Feature Film Producing, Documentary Production and Business Wellbeing Analytics.
Louise has a focus on education, wellbeing, innovation and sustainability, and looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm for the DASX product in supporting employee engagement, with future clients.