Success Stories
Meet our Regional Managing Director, Russell Parker
Russell joined Hallmark Cards Australia in 2001 as the Regional
IT Director, Asia Pacific, moving to the United Kingdom in 2003, as
the International Head of IT. For the next five years Russell was
responsible for improving the company's planning and serviceability
capabilities. In his last role prior to relocating back to
Australia, Russell was instrumental in building Hallmark's category
management methodologies. In January 2009, Russell was appointed as
the Regional Managing Director, Australasia responsible for
Australia and New Zealand.
Credit
I commenced with Hallmark in January 2004, in the role of Credit
Manager for Australia. As the Credit Manager, my role is extremely
rewarding as I can see the direct benefit of the team's commitment
and hard work by the monthly and annual financial results.
In my role I liaise with customers, both internal and external,
and work closely with the Sales team, along with other departments
within Hallmark. This makes my job interesting and gives me an
invaluable understanding of the challenges and initiatives across
the business. The product is exciting, the people are enthusiastic
and the company has strong beliefs and values. These three key
elements continue to provide plenty of activity and hype that helps
to shape and mould Hallmark every year.
Juliette Claridge
Senior Product Manager
After arriving from Scotland, I started working with Hallmark in
September 2008 as a Product Manager.
One of the most amazing parts of the job is when the products we
have worked on get delivered into the office and we get a chance to
see the real product. It gives me such a sense of satisfaction to
know that these products will be in store and will help people to
connect with each other and make a real difference in their
life.
In August 2009, I was seconded to the role of Marketing Manager
and now, instead of just looking after Christmas, I have a team of
5 responsible for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day and
Easter - as well some smaller seasons like St Patrick's Day.
I feel so lucky to have found myself a home and a family at
Hallmark. Everyone in the office works well together, supports each
other and celebrates even life's littlest moments. It's a genuinely
lovely place to work and I hope to continue to develop and enjoy my
career at Hallmark Cards Australasia.
Emma Campbell