Our Team

David Briskin Director David has extensive experience in retail, finance and investment as a Director of a number of renowned Australian fashion brands over 20 years. David was Chief Executive Officer and shareholder in the iconic luxury fashion brand sass & bide from 2008 to 2014 before selling the business to Myer. Prior to that, he was Managing Director and shareholder in leading accessories retailer Mimco from 1999 until its sale to Gresham Private Equity in 2007. In February 2014, David became a shareholder in and Director of M.J. Bale, one of Australia’s leading designer menswear brands and currenty Chairs the Board. In 2014 David founded Briskin Investments and Advisory which provides strategic advice to a number of domestic and international brands. David is Chairman at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and has been a member of the board since 2012. David has been a volunteer at Make a Wish since 2011 having served on the board from 2011 to 2017, including two years at chair. He is currently on the Finance and Audit Committee.

David Briskin
Director

David has extensive experience in retail, finance and investment as a Director of a number of renowned Australian fashion brands over 20 years. David was Chief Executive Officer and shareholder in the iconic luxury fashion brand sass & bide from 2008 to 2014 before selling the business to Myer.

Prior to that, he was Managing Director and shareholder in leading accessories retailer Mimco from 1999 until its sale to Gresham Private Equity in 2007. In February 2014, David became a shareholder in and Director of M.J. Bale, one of Australia’s leading designer menswear brands and currenty Chairs the Board. In 2014 David founded Briskin Investments and Advisory which provides strategic advice to a number of domestic and international brands.

David is Chairman at the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival and has been a member of the board since 2012.

David has been a volunteer at Make a Wish since 2011 having served on the board from 2011 to 2017, including two years at chair. He is currently on the Finance and Audit Committee.

Phillip Tonkin Project Manager Phillip has extensive experience in the import, wholesale and retail sector and was a director of one of Australia’s leading homeware brands.

Phillip Tonkin
Project Manager

Phillip has extensive experience in the import, wholesale and retail sector and was a director of one of Australia’s leading homeware brands.

Danielle Amad Business Consultant Danielle’s career within the fashion industry spans over 20 years, holding key senior positions within apparel retail buying, apparel wholesale, designing and product development.

Danielle Amad
Business Consultant

Danielle’s career within the fashion industry spans over 20 years, holding key senior positions within apparel retail buying, apparel wholesale, designing and product development.