Marc Howard

Marc Howard has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Marc currently works as the Head of Farmer & Industry Communications at Dairy Australia, where they lead the development and delivery of strategic communications to farmers and industry. Before their current role, they were the Communications Manager at the same company, responsible for leading the Farmer Communications team. Prior to that, Marc worked as a Communications Lead and oversaw the creation of communication plans for key Dairy Australia programs.

Before their time at Dairy Australia, Marc worked as a Communication, Marketing & Digital Consultant, providing support to various organizations including Traffic Diversions Group and the Traffic Management Association of Australia. Marc also served as the Group Manager - Communications & Marketing at Traffic Diversions Group, where they led the strategic functions for the company and its subsidiaries.

Prior to their roles at Traffic Diversions Group, Marc worked as a freelance Communications, Marketing, and Digital Consultant, working with clients such as Dulux Group and the Inspireworks video production company. Marc also worked as the Communications and Community Relations Manager at Fulton Hogan, where they led a team responsible for communications and community relations.

Earlier in their career, Marc held positions including Public Relations & Marketing Manager at Billanook College, Head of Communications & Marketing at Athletics Australia, Senior Manager Media, Communications & Internet at the National Basketball League (NBL), Communications Manager at Basketball Australia, and Media, Marketing, and Sales Consultant at the Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club Limited.

Through their various roles, Marc has gained extensive experience in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing teams, overseeing marketing activities, and working with diverse stakeholders in the agriculture, infrastructure, education, and sports industries.

Marc Howard completed their education with a Dip Ed (Secondary) degree in English and History from the University of Melbourne in 1988. Prior to that, they obtained a BA in English and History from Monash University between 1985 and 1987. Marc attended Ivanhoe Grammar School from 1979 to 1984, but no specific degree or field of study was mentioned. Additionally, they obtained certifications in First Aid and Resuscitation from Australian Pacific Training Solutions in July 2016.