Our Team

Rapid Media is more than techstacks, analytics and media trends. We are a growing team of highly skilled media specialists with a passion for always striving to deliver quality, innovative solutions to clients.

Vaughan O’Connor

Managing Director

Vaughan started the agency with Katrina in 2001 (previously named Functional Business Innovations FBI) and changed the name of the business to Rapid Media in 2009. With a marketing and human resources background, Vaughan takes a hands on approach with the majority of our clients and works across the strategy and key media negotiation functions as well as developing and fostering Rapid Media’s internal staff development and capabilities.

Katrina O’Connor

Director

Katrina has worked with Rapid Media since the doors opened, initially as General Manager, Katrina is now a Director of the Rapid Media group of companies. Prior to founding the business with Vaughan she worked in various roles with Southern Cross Austereo and also spent a number of years in business development roles with the Hilton Hotels Group.

Jess O’Reilly

Client Service Team Leader/Senior Account Director

Jess joined the Rapid Media team in 2018, bringing with her years of experience in media planning & buying, project management and client services. During her career Jess has also worked closely with the following brands; STIHL, Tatts Lotteries, Mantra Group, Virgin Australia, Terry White Chemists & QLD Government.

Gemma Pilon

Senior Account Director

Gemma prides herself on moulding her account service management style to suit the needs of each client. Weather that is becoming ingrained in your team, or used as an external resource to your business. Gemma brings with her a strong skill set and knowledge around account management, Above and Below the line media and strategic marketing support. Throughout her career Gemma has works across a number of key industries including; QSR, Automotive , Retail and construction.

Kate Turner

Account Director

Kate joined the Rapid Media team in 2018, bringing with her years of agency experience in media planning and buying, media and communication strategies, client services, creative services and project management. During her career Kate has worked closely with the following brands: Crown Resorts, Techtronic Industries, Isuzu Trucks, Woolworths Group – Home Timber & Hardware and Dan Murphy’s, Samsonite, BabyLove and Australian Pork.

Benson Smith

Account Director

Benson joined Rapid Media in 2012 bringing with him extensive agency and account experience as a result of his 17+ years in the industry. Client work includes Golden Casket, Fisher & Paykel, Herron Pharmaceuticals, Queensland Government, Subway, Air Asia, Scoot Airlines and much more. Benson excels at the analytical side of his role and is our in-house spread-sheet wizard.

Caitlin Grant

Account Director

Hayley Zantiotis

Account Director

Kia-Lee Grant

Media Co-ordinator

Lucy Butler

Media Co-ordinator

Jasmin Main

Media Co-ordinator

Elsie Cooper

Operations Manager

Elsie joined the Rapid team in 2023 as a Data Executive, graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Marketing and International Communications. Elsie is excited to grow alongside Rapid Media and use data-driven insights to deliver results for clients.

Bridget Wright

Head of Digital

Bridget joined Rapid Media in 2023 having spent 9 years client-side at online gambling and financial services companies. She is a passionate marketing professional with a track record of delivering digital marketing strategies, combining business objectives with creative solutions to drive growth.

 

Imogen Hunn

Senior Digital Account Manager

Hugh Fagan

Senior Digital Account Manager

Ji Daniels

Senior Digital Account Executive

Nick Langford

Digital Co-ordinator

Khayla joined Rapid Media in April 2022 bringing with her four years of experience in social media marketing. During her career, she has had the opportunity to manage a diverse range of national accounts.

 

With a passion for digital marketing, Khayla specialises in finding strategic solutions for driving brand growth and engagement.

Shashank Mujumale

SEO Director

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Pratik Daftary

Paid Search Lead

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Samuel Matthews

Paid Search Specialist

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

George Yaldho

Search Executive

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Grace Martin Bates

Head of Content

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Joclyn Warner

Social Media Manager

Robyn Vawdrey

Social Media Executive

Jess Cunningham

Social Media Coordinator

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Ollie O’Connor

Social Media Coordinator

Jason ‘JJ’ Jamieson

Video Editor

James Burnell

Senior Graphic Designer

Shashank has over eight years of experience in the field of SEO and Web development. He is proficient with Google Analytics 4, Adwords, Google Tag Manager, Web Master tools and skilled in website design, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development.
Shashank has previously worked with well-known brands globally. He is highly dedicated with enthusiasm to accept new challenges. He thrives to deliver his best to the company and clients.

Lachie Campbell

Content Executive

Jayden McDonald

Multimedia Content Designer

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