Team Downstream our greatest asset 

DOWNSTREAM MANAGEMENT TEAM

STEVE KNOWLES - CEO & FOUNDER

Steve founded Downstream Marketing in 2005 after five successful years at eBay in Australia. Steve was part of the foundation management team at eBay and held the positions of Category Development Director and Internet Marketing Director.

Prior to eBay Steve was responsible for leading Michael Page sales and marketing recruitment divisions in both Sydney and London. Steve has Bachelor of Economics from the University of Nottingham. Steve is married, lives in Sydney with his wife Kaye and two children.

MELANIE KAY – FINANCE DIRECTOR

Melanie joined the Downstream Marketing team as Finance Director in 2009. Melanie brings finance experience from industries including private equity, fashion, hospitality, insurance and several years in public practice. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New England and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
 
Melanie loves an outside lifestyle as well as travelling.

MARK DAWSON – CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR

Mark joined Downstream in 2006 after completing his university studies and obtaining a Bachelor of Economics/Arts (English Hons.) from the University of New South Wales and spending some time working in London.
 
During his time at Downstream, Mark has worked his way up the ranks, starting out as an SEM Assistant and working his way up to Client Services Director. At Downstream, Mark oversees the Search, Display & Social teams, guiding overall digital strategy across a range of blue-chip clients.
 
Just a couple of Mark’s passions include learning about 20th century American literature & film.

ADAM GOODMAN – STRATEGY DIRECTOR

Adam joined Downstream Marketing in January 2012 after spending 5 1/2 years at Microsoft Advertising in the UK. During Adam’s time at Microsoft he held roles within both Sales, Account Management and Research & Analytics teams for Bing and MSN. Adam was a key member of the Search Alliance team project managing Sales Tools deployment between Bing & Yahoo! for EMEA, prior to moving to Sydney, Australia.
At Downstream Adam and the Insight team provide Market & Vertical knowledge as well as CompetitiveIntelligence to a wide range of Downstream’s key clients.
 
Adam is passionate about football (soccer), travel and scuba diving.