Smart.
Strategic.
Grounded.
Human.
Built by curious minds, creative hearts and people who genuinely love making brands win.
Our Leadership
Founded by James Matthews, MNO Ventures brings together strategic marketing and real-world business experience.
We work with businesses across finance, technology, sport, hospitality, tourism, retail, community services and property, helping them grow with clear strategy and practical execution.
What sets us apart is that we often invest directly in the businesses we work with.
By aligning our success with theirs, we bring a level of commitment and accountability that goes beyond the traditional agency model.
With experience across business, marketing and investment, James focuses on helping companies make smarter decisions, build stronger brands and create sustainable long-term growth.
Spread across Australia and Asia, our network includes strategists, creatives, developers, AI engineers, and project managers, all working as one ecosystem to create, automate, and accelerate.
OUR TEAM
The people behind the work
James Matthews
Chief Executive Officer
Brings lived experience into every client partnership, so our strategies actually work in practice, not just on paper.
Julia Garutti
Head of Content
Shapes content strategy and storytelling to keep brands clear, engaging, and memorable.
Sam Murray
Head of SEO and Growth
Elevates search performance through SEO, local optimisation, and data driven growth.
Pamela Barrios
Head of Operations
Drives systems, automation, and cross functional delivery to keep teams aligned and operations.
Paige Leanne
Head of Brand Content
Leads brand content strategy, creative direction and marketing to build brands and deliver meaningful business growth.
James Rowlands
Head of Web Development
Leads MNO’s web team building sites that are fast, technically sound, and ready for AI-driven search.
Madj Villegas
Head of Creative
Shapes brand expression through design, motion, and visual storytelling that brings ideas to life.
Jhon Pastorin
Ai Architect
Builds smart automation systems that streamline workflows and drive efficiency.
Millie Manahan
Head of Finance and Admin
Builds smart automation systems that streamline workflows and drive efficiency.
We believe the best outcomes come from working with the right people.
Let’s build something that actually grows.
Strategy. Creativity. Systems. All working together to drive real, measurable growth.