authentic digital Team

In 13+ years of Digital Strategy, our GM David has seen it all and has the hairline to prove it. Outside work you won’t find David- he will be busy with his three kids, gym, whisky, and e-scooters

… not all at the same time.

James has been with the business for over 12 years. Besides a love of numbers, he enjoys tea, rugby, and the national anthem.

When James grows up he wants to be a child prodigy and set a world record for tree climbing.

With a degree in International Business and experience in marketing, events, sales, customer service, and team management, Grecia is passionate about her work, always seeking professional and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, music, dance, and picnics.

Craig oversees deliverables, process, and strategy across the SEO and PPC teams, as well as leading the SEO team.

After 13 years of entrepreneurship and world travel, he’s found a new home at authentic digital.

Craig brings strong content management and data analytics skills in addition to his technical web and SEO knowledge. On the weekend, he’ll probably be sailing, golfing, hiking or hitting wineries.

Richa brings 10+ years of experience across SEO, content management, data analytics and technical web optimisation. She has achieved significant online growth for several enterprise customers and small businesses across different industries in NZ, Australia, US, UK & Canada.

When she’s not wielding her SEO powers, she will likely be found playing sports with her 9 year old or doing gardening!

Lou joins us after scaling her content agency and consulting on SEO, thought leadership, and case study projects in B2B SaaS and energy.

She manages our content operations, balancing SEO best practices with editorial quality and brand voice.
An aspiring homesteader, Lou loves her Taranaki home but often “escapes the life sentence block” to enjoy live music and shopping in the city.

Stacey studied for a post-graduate diploma in Marketing at Auckland University of Technology. She gained experience in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. Stacey is enthusiastic about expanding her knowledge in the SEO field and helping with new client projects.

With a foundation in Health Science and a deep passion for Pilates, Alicia blends her love for wellness with a strategic approach to client engagement. All her experience in Pilates has taught her to innovate, to motivate, to listen and to read what the clients need. Every person is different and unique, and so are their needs. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and circus training.

Alfredo loves playing PC games and if not on the computer, he spends his time with family enjoying NZ’s beautiful outdoors.

Alfredo has a pool of experience in digital marketing which started way back 2008. His expertise ranges from email marketing to SEO, but his true love is PPC management which he now focuses on as one of authentic digital’s PPC Specialists.

Ashleigh has a wealth of experience and expertise in Digital Marketing, having worked across various industries for over eight years, consistently delivering high-performing campaigns for clients.

When she is not working, you may find her at the beach or hiking some local hidden gem with her family.

Chris is our Polish Ad Wizard. Huddled in Dunedin’s cold, he crafts campaigns that stretch across the planet.

…he finds Dunedin warm.

Just over 17 years ago, Tamanna became the inaugural employee of Google New Zealand. She honed her skills through frequent visits to Australia and Google Headquarters. An avid proponent of AI-powered tools, Tamanna was among the few to test PMAX during its initial stages, mastering its effective utilisation for e-commerce and lead-generation advertising.

Tamanna is a qualified past-life regression therapist. She believes this practice enhances her understanding of her personal journey, contributing to the holistic healing of the body, mind, and soul.