Matthew Gardan

Matthew Gardan is a visionary digital professional with a keen emphasis on customer experience and brand relevance.

With a background spanning various impactful roles in renowned organizations, Matthew is well-versed in disruptive strategies and creative problem-solving.

His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and History from Unsw.

As the founder of Digital Native and with prior experience as a Co-Founder at Qikcar, Matthew has a proven track record of spearheading successful ventures.

At Thread.Care, The Zoo Republic, Industrie&Co, Neoteny Service Design, Drink Digital, Westpac, innocent drinks, and TBWA Sydney, Matthew honed his skills as a brand strategist, creative director, and digital brand director, among other roles.

He advocates for a 'Fail Fast' approach, encouraging rapid execution, simplicity, and flawless delivery to adapt to the digital age effectively.

Matthew emphasizes the importance of assembling a team of creative thinkers and bold dreamers who can shake things up while maintaining clarity, simplicity, and logic.

By focusing on empowering the right people within the team, Matthew believes in making disruption not only painless but also exciting and empowering.

His philosophy revolves around delivering cost-efficient, delightful, and relevant experiences that resonate with customers in the digital landscape.

Matthew Gardan's expertise lies in digital brand strategy, customer experience, creative direction, and disruptive innovation.