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Commercial expertise. Strategic partnerships. Proven results.

SixFigures is a senior-led sales and marketing firm that specialises in launching high-margin FMCG and pharmaceutical products into competitive markets. We combine deep retail access, board-level credibility, and agile execution to deliver sustained growth, with an unwavering focus on results.

About Us

SixFigures was founded on the belief that senior commercial expertise delivers exceptional outcomes when paired with speed and discipline.

Our team of seasoned executives has worked together for decades. That shared history, along with our long-standing industry relationships, gives us a unique commercial edge across Australia and New Zealand.

What We Do

We help brands expand or launch in Australia and New Zealand through tailored strategies and hands-on execution.

Our services span product launches, retail strategy, distributor frameworks, and in-market sales support. Every engagement is shaped by commercial goals and retail realities, with full execution from strategy to shelf.

Our Approach

We lead every project with director-level experience and full accountability.

Our lean, agile model allows us to move fast, act on insight, and prioritise long-term growth. We see ourselves as true partners, extending your team, building your credibility, and accelerating your success.

Our Team

Alan Jane

Alan Jane
Director

Alan Jane is an accomplished design and product development leader, known for his ability to translate ideas into commercially successful products. As the founder of Disegno, he has collaborated with numerous global brands across food, FMCG, and specialty categories, creating packaging and brand identities that resonate with consumers.

Alan’s expertise in design strategy and innovation has supported brands through significant growth and market expansion, with his work contributing to the transformation of products into market leaders. His creative approach and understanding of consumer trends make him a key contributor to SixFigures’ ability to develop compelling product propositions.

Neil Stubbings

Neil Stubbings
Director

Neil Stubbings is a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience in market research, commercial strategy, and senior executive management. As Director and owner of ORC International, Neil has worked with major multinational clients, providing data-driven insights and strategic guidance that have informed billion-dollar decisions across industries including food, FMCG, healthcare, and retail.

With a sharp analytical lens and strong commercial instinct, SixFigures benefits from clear-sighted leadership that translates market dynamics and consumer behaviour into actionable strategy. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping commercially successful brand strategies and go-to-market plans for a diverse range of global clients.

Gerard Raymond

Gerard Raymond
Director

Gerard Raymond brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the beauty, personal care, and packaging industries. As President of Meiyume Japan, Gerard worked closely with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, including Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Coty, Shiseido, and LVMH.

His role involved overseeing operations, developing packaging solutions, and facilitating market access for these brands across Asia. Gerard’s understanding of Japanese business culture, combined with his commercial expertise, enables him to build partnerships founded on trust, quality, and shared goals. His insight into brand storytelling and product execution at the highest level is a significant asset to SixFigures.

Tim Stanford

Tim Stanford
Director

Tim Stanford is a highly experienced marketing leader who has shaped the success of some of the most recognised food and confectionery brands in Australia. As Marketing Director at Cadbury Schweppes ANZ, Tim was responsible for brand strategies that generated over AUD 250 million in growth, including the landmark Sydney Olympic Games campaign in 2000.

His expertise in consumer insights, brand positioning, and marketing execution has delivered measurable commercial outcomes and sustained brand equity. Tim’s strategic approach and ability to create brand narratives that resonate deeply with consumers are key to SixFigures’ brand-building capabilities. He brings structure, creativity, and a deep understanding of what retailers need from brand owners. Tim is focused, practical, and unafraid to challenge assumptions in pursuit of better outcomes.

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Global Brand Experience

Our team has managed the following brands through senior leadership roles held within some of the most respected and influential companies in the industry. They reflect the depth of our commercial experience and the calibre of businesses we’ve helped to grow and lead.

Many of these brands are household names, with significant international footprints and complex market structures. Our directors have managed everything from initial market entry and retail negotiation to full category leadership and brand turnaround strategies.

  • Cadbury – category development and brand stewardship across core chocolate and confectionery lines in Australia and Asia.
  • Nestlé Health Science – Asia Pacific commercial strategy, channel planning, and distributor management.
  • Pfizer – oversight of launch strategy and regulatory navigation for key pharmaceutical products.
  • Bayer – retail channel development and cross border alignment across Asia.
  • Reckitt – fast moving consumer goods deployment in regional pharmacy and grocery chains.
  • Darrell Lea – turnaround of national supply chain and commercial reintroduction to major grocery accounts.
  • Meiyume – regional strategy and brand execution for leading global beauty clients.
  • Coles and Woolworths – long standing commercial relationships that have enabled multiple successful product listings and growth initiatives.

This level of involvement has given our directors a depth of commercial perspective rarely found in independent agencies. Our collective experience allows us to anticipate challenges, navigate complex regulatory and retail environments, and represent new brand partners with the same credibility we earned with these global organisations.

Our deep understanding of what it takes to manage brands at scale, combined with the relationships and knowledge we carry forward, enables us to offer a commercial edge that few others can.

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