Ant Melder
Co-founder/Creative Partner at Cocogun- Claim this Profile
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Laura Aldington
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ant at Host/Havas for around 18 months. He is one of the most passionate and committed individuals I've come across. His knowledge of and love for his craft is infectious in an industry where the art of excellent copywriting is fast disappearing. There is a good reason why he is one of the most respected and liked people in our business. He cares about his people, the culture, the industry, the Clients and of course, the work and as an added bonus on top of all of that, he's just a lovely and funny bloke.
Louise Crompton
I had the great pleasure of working with Ant over a couple of years in my capacity as Marketing Director for Expedia ANZ. Ant is a brilliant practitioner and craftsman and we created some really distinctive and fun work together! But what I valued most, was his ability to work with me to get the results that I needed. He listened, considered and collaborated, gently challenged with thought provoking advice and ideas, but ultimately shared the responsibility for what we were trying to achieve. In doing so, he was very well respected in our organisation. Ant is a true gentleman and wherever he lands next, will be very lucky to have him!
Laura Aldington
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ant at Host/Havas for around 18 months. He is one of the most passionate and committed individuals I've come across. His knowledge of and love for his craft is infectious in an industry where the art of excellent copywriting is fast disappearing. There is a good reason why he is one of the most respected and liked people in our business. He cares about his people, the culture, the industry, the Clients and of course, the work and as an added bonus on top of all of that, he's just a lovely and funny bloke.
Louise Crompton
I had the great pleasure of working with Ant over a couple of years in my capacity as Marketing Director for Expedia ANZ. Ant is a brilliant practitioner and craftsman and we created some really distinctive and fun work together! But what I valued most, was his ability to work with me to get the results that I needed. He listened, considered and collaborated, gently challenged with thought provoking advice and ideas, but ultimately shared the responsibility for what we were trying to achieve. In doing so, he was very well respected in our organisation. Ant is a true gentleman and wherever he lands next, will be very lucky to have him!
Laura Aldington
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ant at Host/Havas for around 18 months. He is one of the most passionate and committed individuals I've come across. His knowledge of and love for his craft is infectious in an industry where the art of excellent copywriting is fast disappearing. There is a good reason why he is one of the most respected and liked people in our business. He cares about his people, the culture, the industry, the Clients and of course, the work and as an added bonus on top of all of that, he's just a lovely and funny bloke.
Louise Crompton
I had the great pleasure of working with Ant over a couple of years in my capacity as Marketing Director for Expedia ANZ. Ant is a brilliant practitioner and craftsman and we created some really distinctive and fun work together! But what I valued most, was his ability to work with me to get the results that I needed. He listened, considered and collaborated, gently challenged with thought provoking advice and ideas, but ultimately shared the responsibility for what we were trying to achieve. In doing so, he was very well respected in our organisation. Ant is a true gentleman and wherever he lands next, will be very lucky to have him!
Laura Aldington
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ant at Host/Havas for around 18 months. He is one of the most passionate and committed individuals I've come across. His knowledge of and love for his craft is infectious in an industry where the art of excellent copywriting is fast disappearing. There is a good reason why he is one of the most respected and liked people in our business. He cares about his people, the culture, the industry, the Clients and of course, the work and as an added bonus on top of all of that, he's just a lovely and funny bloke.
Louise Crompton
I had the great pleasure of working with Ant over a couple of years in my capacity as Marketing Director for Expedia ANZ. Ant is a brilliant practitioner and craftsman and we created some really distinctive and fun work together! But what I valued most, was his ability to work with me to get the results that I needed. He listened, considered and collaborated, gently challenged with thought provoking advice and ideas, but ultimately shared the responsibility for what we were trying to achieve. In doing so, he was very well respected in our organisation. Ant is a true gentleman and wherever he lands next, will be very lucky to have him!
Experience
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Cocogun
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder/Creative Partner
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May 2019 - Present
Co-founder and creative partner of an exciting and ambitious full-service independent creative agency. Co-founder and creative partner of an exciting and ambitious full-service independent creative agency.
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Host/Havas
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Australia
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Creative Director
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2019
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DDB
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Partner
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2017
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M&C Saatchi London
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Director
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Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
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Iris
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Director
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2013
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Saatchi & Saatchi
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative Director
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2009 - 2010
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Creative Group Head
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2007 - 2009
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Creative
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Jan 1995 - Jan 2005
2005: Saatchi & Saatchi x2003: eMC Saatchi: M&C Saatchi's digital agency, London2002: Agency.com, London2000: Freelance at Wunderman, Burrows, Ogilvy, The Attik, Saatchi Design.1998: Launched Turban Guerrilla magazine in London1996: VCD, Sydney (The Virtual Creative Department).1995: McCann-Erickson, Sydney. 2005: Saatchi & Saatchi x2003: eMC Saatchi: M&C Saatchi's digital agency, London2002: Agency.com, London2000: Freelance at Wunderman, Burrows, Ogilvy, The Attik, Saatchi Design.1998: Launched Turban Guerrilla magazine in London1996: VCD, Sydney (The Virtual Creative Department).1995: McCann-Erickson, Sydney.
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Education
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School? Wasn't really my cup of tea
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2005 - 2005
Saatchi and Saatchi Ideas Academy
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1998 - 1998
D&AD workshops
Advertising -
1995 - 1995
AWARD School, Sydney
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2002 - 2005
School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
Cantonese -
1993 - 1993
Decoded 'Learn Code In A Day'
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