Meet the
Team.
Digital Marketing AOK was founded in 2012 by Simone Douglas.
It was born out of frustration at seeing business owners being taken advantage of and being held to ransom by marketing agencies who were hemming businesses into lock-in contracts, and baffling them with industry jargon.
Having run a number of businesses prior to Digital Marketing AOK’s inception, Simone understood that businesses don’t have a bottomless pit of money to throw at marketing without seeing results, and if those results aren’t there, then it was simply unethical to keep them locked into a 6 month contract.
And so Digital Marketing AOK came into being.
We’re a seriously social business that is flexible and fluid, and we pride ourselves in providing honest solutions for our clients, and trying to have fun while we do it.
Our team embodies our values of Ownership, Respect, Positivity, and Drive.
Are you a Digital Marketer or a student looking for an internship or work experience? You can register your interest to work with us by emailing our Director of Marketing at [email protected]
Now, let’s meet the team….
Simone Douglas
CEO & Founder
Simone is our fearless leader and lover of all things business, marketing, and caffeine who eats, lives and breathes being Seriously Social.
Starting DMAOK as a Mum with 2 young children 13 years ago, she has built a reputation in the industry as the go-to for all things social media and is fast becoming the authority on AI technologies to improve processes for business.
When she’s not helping business owners succeed, she’s likely enjoying a single malt whiskey or lifting heavy weights.
Social Media Superpower: Talking underwater with a mouthful of marbles about anything and everything relating to social media and marketing (figuratively speaking, at least)
Coffee Order: Long Macchiato with almond milk
Zain Fayyaz
PPC Team Leader
Saif Khan
ICT Business Analyst
Saif is our dynamic Paid Advertising Specialist who thrives on running successful ad campaigns and crunching numbers. His passion for scrutinising every detail about campaigns and discovering new optimisation strategies keeps him constantly triggered and energised. When he’s not deep into campaign analysis, you’ll find him lifting weights at the gym or diving into the chaos of a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert.
Courtney Toledo
Digital Marketing and Content Specialist
With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management and an MBA in Digital Management under her belt, Courtney combines academic excellence with real-world experience. What began as a passion for marketing in college has evolved into a sharp, strategic approach to digital marketing. Now, as our Digital Marketing and Content Specialist, she brings a thoughtful blend of creativity, data-driven thinking, and a deep understanding of digital platforms to every project she leads.
Social Media Superpower: Courtney excels in understanding every client’s business persona, infusing passion into every task to carefully address every concern and engagement of the business’ audience.
Coffee Order: Her go-to is an iced latte with plenty of almond milk, unless there are tempting fruit shakes available.
Shirin Zakavand
Graphic Designer
Shirin is a creative force with a knack for blending art and technology. With experience across industries like fashion, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas, she specializes in branding, print design, digital graphics, and motion graphics. Always chasing innovative ideas, Shirin brings stories to life through her designs and dreams of creating documentary films that spotlight overlooked individuals.
When she’s not designing, Shirin explores her love for light and photography or treats cooking as an art form—mixing colors and flavors to craft something extraordinary. Her passion for storytelling and creativity knows no bounds, whether it’s in the kitchen, behind the camera, or on the screen.
Social Media Superpower: Merging strategic design with cutting-edge creativity to bring projects to life.
Coffee Order: Tea or a latte—she lets her mood decide!
Hari Teah
Editor in Chief
with clients on every continent except Antarctica. In her free time, you can find her in the milonga dancing Argentine tango,
hiking in the Adelaide Hills, or relaxing at home in her treehouse.