eing a Creative agency, our people are our greatest asset and we pride ourselves on the high trust and solid respect we have for each other. The nature of our work is all about collaboration and really listening to each other, and that’s what we do best – amongst each other and with all our clients.
Symon Cook
CEO
Symon guides the Bear team with a results-driven mindset – to ensure that we’re delivering for our clients. With over 25 years of experience in business-to-business sales and leadership, he strives to identify and overcome any challenge to achieve success.




Christina Smith
Sales Director
Christina has over 20 years’ experience in corporate environments globally, coupled with 10 years in the legal world. When it comes to getting into the nitty-gritty of what makes a good sales strategy great, Christina is a force to be reckoned with. She has an unmatched passion for selling, and will bring to the forefront strengths you didn’t even realise your sales team had.
Nick McKone
Creative Director
Nick has a strong background in Film Production. He has a strong passion for filmmaking, and applies his creative approach to all projects, no matter their size or budget.




Sarah Halliday
Client Communications Manager
Sarah works closely with our clients to ensure there is always a clear line of communication between their team and ours. Her incredible work ethic and passion for driving results make her the ideal person for this role and an integral member of the Bear team.
Fergus Smith
Head of Operations/Finance
Fergus has a love for numbers that is great for our accountability. He ensures that reporting occurs on a weekly basis, so that clients know where their time is allocated.




Hayden Bray
Head of Video
Hayden has a great relationship with videography & video editing, with a keen eye for film production too. He has grown to be a creative force within the team, getting more creative with each project.
Kimi Teoh
Digital Manager
Kimi is a Bear veteran with several years’ experience in the social media and digital space. Her creative flair makes her a natural when it comes to putting together digital ads that engage your audience and achieve your marketing objectives.




Jesse Dascanio
Head of Copy
Jesse is the captain of the spelling and grammar task force, and he helps to keep our content on message and in character. For Jesse, writing and editing is as natural as breathing… just don’t read over his shoulder!
Zac Dempsey
Head of Design
Zac has a passion for anything visual and has been drawing and designing for as long as he can remember. He loves taking clients ideas and bringing them to life.




Siobhan O’Brien
Graphic Designer
Siobhan O is our self-professed design nerd. Her favourite projects include technical typography, infographics and packaging design. She’s inspired by your brand identity and story to create beautiful collateral that achieves results.
Eugene Lominoga
Head of Web
Eugene has always been inclined towards both graphic design and web development, which has led to him using 6 years of experience in both fields to grow his web design career.




Aaron Cox
Web Developer
Aaron is one of the talented members of our web team, who started developing websites when he was just 16 years old. Originally self-taught, Aaron loves to help businesses put their best foot forward online and meet their business goals.
Eric Smith
Sales Manager
Eric brings a wealth of experience from various environments such as Amcor and Hageymeyer. He offers a solid understanding of organisational management, customer service and distribution.



Matilda Brown
Team Coach
Matilda is both our motivator and guide. As a well-known actor on Australian screens, Matilda uses her unique skills to support the Bear team in all areas of coaching, personal growth and team building. She has a passion for helping others thrive, and won’t give up on you until you win!
Bear
Founding CEO
Bear founded the company eight years ago, deciding to name it after herself. Bear set the values of the company in motion – tenacity, playfulness and a “can-do” attitude. While she tends to stay paws off these days, enjoying a well-deserved retirement, she’s still consulted on all major business decisions.

