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Leading excellence and innovation in brand strategy, media and communications

Tom has nearly 20 years’ experience consulting with global and local organisations across Europe, Asia and Australia in areas of brand strategy, integrated communications and commerce.

Tom's passions lie in championing the future of corporate and brand communications through creativity and innovation while being an active proponent of greater media diversity in Australia's challenged media ecosystem. Tom has served as a juror on a number of industry awards, has been a mentor for the University of Sydney Business School alongside contributions to the Media Federation of Australia, Council for Economic Development Australia, Melbourne Business School's MBA programme and was a founding member of the Australian Influencer Marketing Council.

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Trusted by leading organisations

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Leadership impact

18+ years leading teams

Proven track record guiding organizations through change, growth, and transformation.

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Strategic vision

Marketing that drives results

Expertise in building brands and communications strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.

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Client success

Trusted by top organizsations

Partnered with leading companies to solve complex challenges and achieve business goals.

Industry recognition

Award-winning leadership

Recognized for excellence in communications, innovation, and executive management.

Consulting services

Tailored solutions

Offering bespoke consulting to help organizations navigate change and unlock new opportunities.

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Personal approach

Collaborative, down-to-earth style

Working closely with clients to understand needs and deliver practical, actionable advice.

Stories & Thought Leadership

Delivering insights across media

The Future of Collaborative Leadership
Company Director Magazine Interview

Navigating the Trust Divide: A Boardroom Blueprint for Strategic Communications

True leadership requires looking past macro data to see the underlying anxieties of your workforce. In this interview with Company Director Magazine (AICD), Tom outlines how  directors and corporate leadership can mitigate reputational risk by embedding authentic, transparent communication strategies directly into governance models to foster long-term institutional resilience.

Navigating Crisis with Deliberate Communication
Telum Media Article

Leading with Purpose: How to Protect and Empower the Next Generation of Talent

A discussion on the future of communications, careers and progression in the age of AI.  In an interview with Telum Media, Tom Robinson shares insights on modern, people-first leadership; reimagining junior roles, balancing automation with human creativity, and championing workflows that prioritizse the growth of your most valuable asset: your people.

Strategic Brand Positioning
The CMO Show Podcast Interview

Brands as Unifiers: A CMO Guide to Leading through Disruption

On The CMO Show, Tom unpacks how marketing leaders can turn trust data into actionable brand strategy. He explores how CMOs can use authentic communications to bridge consumer divides, tackle innovation anxieties, and position brands as trusted, unifying anchors in polarized markets

What clients say

Proven results. Trusted expertise.

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Sam Reece
GM, Babyboo

Provided clear direction and practical solutions for our team.

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Sonal Shah
Marketing Director, PayPal

Insightful guidance that helped us achieve our goals.

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Sofia Lloyd-Jones
Executive Director, UNSW

A dependable partner for strategic leadership support.

Let’s connect and collaborate

Reach out for consulting, partnerships, or questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Contact information

For direct inquiries or to discuss how I can support your organisation, use the details below.

  • tom@tom-robinson.com.au