About Us - Sphere Agency

ABOUT US

OUR APPROACH

/ We solve business problems creatively to deliver fast change and growth.

/ We’re insights and data driven, ensuring low risk solutions.

/ We look at every aspect of the business and see ourselves as an extension of your team.

/ We have an entrepreneurial spirit, grounded in over 25 years of industry experience and know-how.

/ Our ultimate goal is to lead our clients to greatness.

OUR VALUES

We are a diverse group of people with different backgrounds and life experiences, but we share a core set of values when it comes to our work.

WE ARE:

FAST AND SMART

DEDICATED

COMMUNITY

FORWARD THINKERS

Our Team

MICHAEL ABDEL

Founder and Executive Creative Director

MICHAEL ABDEL

Founder and Executive Creative Director

Michael started The Sphere Agency in 1998. His experience now spans over 20 years, specialising in strategy, positioning, and big creative ideas that build brands. From unique collaborations with musicians like The Black Eyed Peas to PR stunts that made the news, his goal has always been to deliver memorable and highly creative big ideas that deliver consistency, clarity, and character. 

Michael considers the highlight of his career to be co-writing and producing the song “Hearts on Fire” for Nando’s charity United Against Malaria. The song went on to become the official cause anthem of The African Cup of Nations where it was performed to an estimated worldwide audience of over one billion people. 

His client experience includes Tealive, Rolld, Interflora, Bosch, KFC, Nandos, Chatime, Melbourne Business School, Noromall Cambodia, and Adriatic Furniture to name a few. Michael is currently: 

  • Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sphere  
  • Founder of Melbourne Coffee Co 
  • Founder of The Jerk International 

TAMSYN BROOKE

Head of Client Services & Operations

TAMSYN BROOKE

Head of Client Services & Operations

A powerhouse of strategy, content, media and production. Tamsyn brings over a decade of experience across agency and client-side leadership. She thrives on collaboration, loves building momentum, and brings clarity to even the most complex briefs.

LARA GIBSON

Senior Art Director

LARA GIBSON

Senior Art Director

Lara brings ideas to the edge. She blends high-end creative instincts with deep commercial awareness. From campaign visuals to brand systems, Lara balances boldness with what actually works, and always makes it look effortless.

LUKE DAVIDSON

Creative Director & Copywriter

LUKE DAVIDSON

Creative Director & Copywriter

Luke Davidson is a cyclist best known for winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Unfortunately, this bio is about a different Luke Davidson. This Luke Davidson has over 20 years’ experience working in the advertising industry, where he has created campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, including BMW, Nando’s, Interflora and Cadbury. He’s also worked on a few of the world’s smallest brands (but keeps surprisingly quiet about them).

VERONICA MELLERE

Senior Graphic Designer

VERONICA MELLERE

Senior Graphic Designer

Veronica is Sphere’s visual engine. Meticulous, brilliant, and consistent across every touchpoint. She’s the one who keeps the brand sharp and the output beautiful, from rollout to refinement.

Ella Watt

Account Executive

Ella Watt

Account Executive

Ella keeps everything moving. With a background in media and a mind for detail, she’s the go-to
for project wrangling, content edits, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks. Thorough, reliable, and on it.

DEMI ZEGLINAS

Head of Public Relations

DEMI ZEGLINAS

Head of Public Relations

Your go-to gal for all things PR, operations, and new business, Demi is a team player who is passionate about empowering, coaching and elevating those around her. She has extensive experience in PR, operational management, and event coordination across an array of industries but agency life is where her heart lies. Demi lives and breathes PR – always working hard but still finding time for a laugh or two along the way. Her strong work ethic is complemented by her belief that to any problem (or PR crisis) there is a solution! 

Jessica Middleton

Content Specialist

Jessica Middleton

Content Specialist

Jess is a content all-rounder. From photography to video to performance reporting, she makes creative not just look good but work harder. Technical, strategic, and quietly excellent.

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BIG IDEAS

THEY’RE BOLD, AMBITIOUS, AND A LITTLE BIT SCARY.
THEY DON’T PLAY BY THE RULES.
THEY CAN CHANGE ATTITUDES, OPINIONS, BELIEFS.
THEY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.
WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF BIG IDEAS.

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