Experience

ZOOZ Group

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer, North America

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States

• General Manager, North America

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Beverly Hills, California, United States Founded by former professional athlete (AFL) Tommy Bugg, ZOOZ Group is a digital marketing technology company recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Australia (Winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Rising Star Award). ZOOZ Group is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary technology to: • Identify, acquire, develop, commercialize and increase the value of digital assets (social media pages). • Enhance digital advertising… Show more Founded by former professional athlete (AFL) Tommy Bugg, ZOOZ Group is a digital marketing technology company recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in Australia (Winner of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Rising Star Award). ZOOZ Group is focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary technology to: • Identify, acquire, develop, commercialize and increase the value of digital assets (social media pages). • Enhance digital advertising performance, return on marketing investment, brand safety and trust. • Provide a fully integrated ecosystem incorporating every aspect of the social media advertising ecosystem for both brands and digital asset owners. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, the role of General Manager, North America has a range of Business Development, Operations and Project Management responsibilities to ensure the growth of the business and execution of key projects.



Los Angeles Dragons Australian Football Club

• Spectator Sports

• President

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

  Justin was the President of The Los Angeles Dragons Football Club for 6 years. Eestablished in 2010, LADFC continue to grow in sin the USAFL framework, with a highest ranking of 2nd in the United States.



Zanity

• General Manager, North America

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2021

  Greater Los Angeles Area Justin was the General Manager of Zanity - North America. As GM, Justin was responsible for leading, managing and developing the North American business in line with Zanity’s overall mission and objectives. This includes developing and implementing a regional strategy plan; achieving preset sales targets and key objectives; annual review of the strategic plan and goal realization; development and monitoring of budget performance; HR matters; new business development and identification of new… Show more Justin was the General Manager of Zanity - North America. As GM, Justin was responsible for leading, managing and developing the North American business in line with Zanity’s overall mission and objectives. This includes developing and implementing a regional strategy plan; achieving preset sales targets and key objectives; annual review of the strategic plan and goal realization; development and monitoring of budget performance; HR matters; new business development and identification of new business opportunities; executing the regional marketing strategy; maintaining long-term firm objectives; project management; and, developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Show less



KPMG Australia

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior - Audit

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  KPMG Sydney As Senior Auditor at KPMG, Justin’s client base primarily included companies in the technology, media, telecommunications and services sector. In this role, Justin was responsible for co-ordinating teams and reporting directly to partners regarding key issues involved in financial statement auditing. Some of Justin’s roles during this time included Auditor-in-Charge and/or Senior Accountant for ASX listed companies (e.g. Seven West Media Ltd) and Australasian subsidiaries of significant global… Show more As Senior Auditor at KPMG, Justin’s client base primarily included companies in the technology, media, telecommunications and services sector. In this role, Justin was responsible for co-ordinating teams and reporting directly to partners regarding key issues involved in financial statement auditing. Some of Justin’s roles during this time included Auditor-in-Charge and/or Senior Accountant for ASX listed companies (e.g. Seven West Media Ltd) and Australasian subsidiaries of significant global tech and media companies (e.g. BBC). Justin’s responsibilities included such tasks as entire lifecycle audit preparation; audit assessment preparation over high-risk sections; development and review of Australian financial statements; group reporting memo preparation; managing, coaching and supervising; and, high-level stakeholder reporting.

• Cadetship

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Sydney, Australia On a cadetship with KPMG, Justin was primarily involved in working with clients from the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. In this role, Justin acted as Audit team member for ASX listed clients (e.g. Caltex) and Australasian subsidiaries of significant global companies (e.g. George Weston Foods). This position involved undertaking audit assessment preparation across accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, plant property & equipment and cash sections. Justin was also… Show more On a cadetship with KPMG, Justin was primarily involved in working with clients from the Energy and Natural Resources sectors. In this role, Justin acted as Audit team member for ASX listed clients (e.g. Caltex) and Australasian subsidiaries of significant global companies (e.g. George Weston Foods). This position involved undertaking audit assessment preparation across accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, plant property & equipment and cash sections. Justin was also involved in coaching and supervising junior staff.



Manly Warringah Australian Football Club

• Reserve Grade Assistant Coach

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Sydney, Australia Justin was coach of the Manly Warringah Wolves Football Club (Manly Wolves) Reserve Grade in 2013 and for part of the 2014 season. In this role, Justin was responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the coaching program; motivating players; effective communication; application of technical knowledge to training; analysis of player skills and implementation of improvement recommendations; conducting evaluation of coaching sessions; liaising with key stakeholders within and external to… Show more Justin was coach of the Manly Warringah Wolves Football Club (Manly Wolves) Reserve Grade in 2013 and for part of the 2014 season. In this role, Justin was responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the coaching program; motivating players; effective communication; application of technical knowledge to training; analysis of player skills and implementation of improvement recommendations; conducting evaluation of coaching sessions; liaising with key stakeholders within and external to the Club; and, promoting the Club’s code of ethics and its policies.

• Manager, Digital Operations

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  Sydney, Australia Throughout this time period, Justin managed digital operations at the Manly Warringah Wolves Football Club (now known as the Manly Warringah GIANTS). Established in 1969, the Manly-Warringah Wolves is an Australian Rules Football Club and part of the Sydney AFL Premier League. In 2014, the Wolves formed an affiliation with the GWS GIANTS. As part of this role, Justin maintained and updated the Club’s website, Facebook Page and Mobile App.