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Buyer Contacts

THE MARQUIS MARKETING TEAM

Our team at Marquis Marketing is here to help you every step of the way as we connect you with premium Marquis products to suit your unique needs.

Ben Adams

Ben Adams

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Marquis Macadamias Australia
and Marquis Marketing

George Hagios

George Hagios

Chief Sales Officer

[email protected]
+61 418 161 608

Andre Britz

Andre Britz

Business Development Manager

[email protected]
+61 456 256 006

Claudia Lordao

Claudia Lordao

Marketing & Business Development Manager

[email protected]
+61 476 574 729

Karen Wines

Karen Wines

Operations Supervisor

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4963

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Cassie Josephs

Domestic Logistics Specialist

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4966

Joe Simons

Joe Simons

International Logistics Specialist

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4966

Ben Day

Ben Day

Business Analyst

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4981

Justin Truscott

Justin Truscott

Chief Financial Officer

Marquis Macadamias Australia
& Marquis Marketing

Ben Eastman

Ben Eastman

Financial Manager

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4981

Jonty Brown - Assistant Accountant

Jonty Brown

Assistant Accountant

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4981

josie mckinnon

JOSIE McKINNON

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

[email protected]
+61 7 3025 4900

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Ben Adams

Ben Adams

Chief Executive Officer

Ben has over 20 years of senior management experience in Agriculture, including several years of prior experience in the Macadamia Industry. He has worked in key domestic and international management roles throughout his career, including heading up a hybrid seed business with major operations in the United States and Mexico. Ben holds a Degree in Applied Science from the University of Queensland and a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

George Hagios

George Hagios

Chief Sales Officer

George was born and raised in Sydney and studied his master’s degree in Business Administration at Macquarie University. George previously worked for several multinational companies within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry in various sales and management positions, in both Australia and Europe. These companies include Pepsi and Masterfoods.

Andre Britz

Andre Britz

International Sales Manager

Andre was born & raised in South Africa where he
studied for his degree in International Trade & Maritime
Law. Andre has over 20 years of experience specializing in
sales management, marketing & new product
development.

Prior to joining Marquis, Andre worked for several major
international companies, serving the majority of his
career as an International Business Development
Manager & Sales Manager in the Fast Moving
Consumable Goods (FMCG) & shipping industry.
His expertise extends into several regions such as Africa,
Middle East, South East Asia & Oceania.

Claudia Lordao

Claudia Lordao

Group Marketing Manager

Claudia has over 20 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, having worked for multinational companies in Australia and overseas. With a passion for growing brands through sound and creative strategies, she has consistently built high performance teams and delivered sales growth. With strong knowledge of the FMCG industry, Claudia loves a challenge and has a degree in Advertising and an MBA specialised in Marketing.

Karen Wines

Karen Wines

Operations Supervisor

Karen has worked in the import/export and manufacturing industry for over 30 years, in both New Zealand and Australia. Initially managing export documentation teams, but more recently in Operational and Procurement/Production planning roles.

Cassie Josephs

Cassie Josephs

Domestic Logistics Specialist

Bio coming soon.

Joe Simons

International freight forwarding

With over five years in international freight forwarding, Joe Simons excels in maintaining global client relations. Committed to continuous learning, he expands his expertise in international logistics, contributing to streamlined operations and client satisfaction. Joe’s proactive approach positions him as a valuable asset in the dynamic field of freight forwarding.

Ben Day

Ben Day

Business Analyst

Coming Soon…

Justin Truscott

Justin Truscott

Chief Financial Officer

Justin is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has extensive experience after 19 years within the finance / accounting sector. He has spent the past 10 years working with global companies gaining experience across Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea), USA, Europe and the Middle East. Justin has worked with several key companies within the garment manufacturing industry.
Ben Eastman

Ben Eastman

Financial Manager

Ben is a qualified Chartered Accountant who has more than 15 years of experience across a variety of industries including Banking, Engineering and Manufacturing, in both Australia and UK.

Jonty Brown - Assistant Accountant

Jonty Brown

Assistant Accountant

Upon completion of his Bachelor of Business (Accountancy Major with Forensics and Data Analytics Minor) degree in 2020, Jonty pursued an accounting role within the warehousing and logistics industry and has since amassed over 4 years of experience. He has plans to obtain his Chartered Accounting qualifications in the near future and hopes to continue gaining knowledge within the industry.

josie mckinnon

Josie McKinnon​​​​

Executive Assistant and Office Manager

An Executive Assistant with over 30 years of experience at

C-Suite and Executive level. A compassionate and self-

motivated professional with an eye for organisation and a

passion for playing an integral role in linking Executives,

their teams and their customers.