Natalie Gardiner

Natalie Gardiner has over 17 years of work experience, starting with a Corporate Development Coordinator role at Queensland Performing Arts Centre in 2004. Natalie then moved to International Quarterback Pty Ltd (Agency) as a Sponsorship Marketing Manager in 2006. In 2008, they took up the role of Events and Sponsorship Manager at Diageo. In 2011, they became the Marketing and Ticketing Manager at Brisbane Lions and in 2012, they assumed the role of Partnership Marketing Manager at QPAC. From 2013 to 2023, they worked at Expedia Group in various roles, such as Director, Innovation & Cross Brand Strategy, Director, Customer Engagement Planning, Director, Creative Strategy, Senior Manager, Merchandising, and Manager, Merchandising. In 2023, they joined Circular (YC W22) as the Head of Marketing.

Natalie Gardiner attended QUT (Queensland University of Technology) from 2000 to 2002, where they earned a degree in Business with a focus in Marketing and Accounting. Additionally, they obtained a certification in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn in September 2022.