Our Team

James Davies

Chief Executive Officer

James is a passionate and involved leader who has worked in the commercial furniture and design industry across Australia and Europe since 1996, working with some of Australia’s biggest and brightest companies. He has a wealth of expertise on commercial furniture products, as well as design and commercial fit out.

James is consistently proud of the team of experts at the Emanate Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices who all go the extra mile to deliver for their clients.

Sarah Davies Marketing Director

Sarah Davies

Executive Director

Sarah is passionate about making a difference both inside and outside business. She has recently come on board to support the team and enhance the Emanate brand and its ongoing success.

Kieran O’Hegarty

Chief Operating Officer

Kieran has been working in the commercial furniture industry for 35 years and is a long standing member of Emanate, having joined the team in 2015. His experience spans all aspects of the planning, manufacture, procurement, logistics and installation of a job, no matter how big or small it may be. A fine eye for detail and a firm belief in a structured process and procedure allows him to help manage the large number of successful projects completed at Emanate every year. Kieran adheres to the philosophy of, “a healthy body helps a healthy mind”.

Josephine Graziano

Sales Representative

Jo has been with Emanate since 2006 and plays a vital role in our team. She happily lends her support across all aspects of our business, from sales to administration and whatever task needs attention.

Jason Parry

National Sales Manager

Having a started in the shopfitting trade in 1988, Jason has considerable experience in development and delivery of commercial, retail and hospitality projects. He has worked with Australian and International furniture manufacturers, gaining an extensive depth of knowledge, from which all clients benefits directly.

Ben Tran

Project Manager

Ben brings over 25 years of expertise to the commercial furniture and fit-out industry. In Emanate, he’s the go-to guy for seamless delivery and installation in every project he tackles. Plus, his dedication to top-notch after-sales service and being the friendly face of the company is unmatched.

Dale McGuiness

Design Manager

Dale boasts extensive experience in both Art Director and Design positions, coupled with a proficiency in technical drawing. He’s played a pivotal role in shaping the Emanate Design brand and lends his expertise to virtually every design project that comes out of the Emanate Design studio.

Hamish Brettingham-Moore

State Operations Manager

Hamish has worked in roles across England, Qatar, the UAE, and Australia. With such a wealth of experience under his belt, he’s well-equipped to tackle any challenge that comes his way.

Always a step ahead, Hamish will not trip up on any smalll detail to ensure the projects he manages are a success.

Aysha Axtell

Sales Support

With a background in business and marketing, Aysha brings over six years of experience in the commercial furniture industry. During this period, she has collaborated with a range of European and Australian manufacturers on numerous commercial projects spanning the entire eastern coast.

Max Higgs

Project Consultant

Max began working with Emanate Design’s factory team, where he gained invaluable insights into the company’s products and manufacturing processes. This experience gave him a deep understanding of our product ranges which allows him to provide valuable insight and advice to our clients.

Charlie Cutajar

Charlie Cutajar

Factory Manager

Charlie has been the captain leading the factory team and its processes for many years now. He sets all the handy work in motion, assuring all work is top quality.

Louis Rogers

Stock and Inventory Manager

Louis has a background in Business Entrepreneurship showcasing excellent skills in reinventing the wheel. Applying his knowledge of his time in the company’s factory, Louis has enforced a system to ensure the company’s success.

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