Meet Our Advisors

At Birdcage Group, our strength lies in the depth of expertise and diverse talent of our core leadership team, backed by an extensive network of specialised professionals located around the globe.

Each leader brings their own exceptional experience, strategic insight, and commitment to excellence, ensuring our clients receive guidance of the highest calibre.

Supported by our global team working diligently behind the scenes, we’re positioned to deliver outstanding results and a seamless, premium experience at every touchpoint.

Maddy BIRDCAGE

• FOUNDER •

Maddy Birdcage is a visionary marketing strategist revered for her exceptional clarity in translating complex marketing methodologies into powerful, actionable frameworks.

Holding both a Bachelor of Arts (Media) and Masters of Communication Management (Advertising), she combines her academic accumin with almost two decades marketing experience.

As the founder of Birdcage Group (est. 2015) and multiple brands that followed, she has cultivated a reputation for empowering prestigious brands and high-achieving entrepreneurs to masterfully navigate their markets.

Maddy’s bespoke strategic insights consistently position her clients to achieve significant influence, financial growth, and lasting brand legacy.

Maria LANGFORD

• DIRECTOR •

Maria Langford is an accomplished marketing executive with almost 20 years of strategic expertise guiding premium brands to new levels of success.

Her refined approach centres on cultivating sophisticated client relationships and architecting comprehensive marketing strategies designed to drive growth, elevate brand perception, and secure market leadership.

Building on her Bachelor of Business (Marketing) and fine eye for styling and detail, Maria’s deep proficiency spans brand strategy & architecture, full funnel digital marketing, web strategy, and social media, blending innovative thinking with meticulous execution.

Her collaborative leadership style and dedication to excellence consistently position her as a trusted advisor and pivotal asset for discerning brands seeking enduring results.

Maxine EDWARDS

• STRATEGIST •

Maxine Edwards is a distinguished strategist with over seven years in strategic business marketing, bringing precision to psychology-based strategy, creative direction, and content storytelling.

Serving both Birdcage’s esteemed clientele and internal portfolio, Maxine meticulously guides campaign ideation, ensures brand alignment, and coaches teams to produce compelling, results-driven content.

Her unique intuitive skill—an exceptional ability to anticipate and translate the unspoken desires of audiences into captivating narratives—is her defining strength.

Supported by her Bachelor of Design (Interior Design), Maxine’s sophisticated blend of strategic insight, creative execution, and unwavering attention to detail consistently delivers clarity and measurable impact.

Jack AVERY

• BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT •

Jack Avery is a decisive operational leader whose background as a professional sea captain and founder of a luxury yacht charter business brings a uniquely disciplined approach to Birdcage Group’s executive team.

Known for his unwavering clarity and precision in execution, Jack excels at commanding complex projects, streamlining operations, and setting high standards of performance across the organisation.

His hands-on approach, paired with strategic foresight, ensures Birdcage Group consistently delivers exceptional results, driving growth and operational excellence.

Jack’s leadership instils confidence, cultivates accountability, and anchors the team’s focus firmly on achieving ambitious goals.

Conny OTTOWA

• FINANCIAL CONTROLLER •

Conny Ottowa is an esteemed finance professional whose distinguished career spans over four decades, marked by the successful establishment and leadership of a thriving business in Sydney before transitioning into her current role at Birdcage.

Conny’s meticulous oversight ensures Birdcage maintains exceptional financial health, rigorous transparency, and impeccable standards of client service.

Her proactive approach in developing tailored financial solutions, including bespoke payment structures, underscores her commitment to client-centric excellence.

Conny’s expertise not only safeguards the group’s financial integrity but also cultivates lasting relationships built upon trust and reliability.

HEAD OFFICE and STUDIO:
The Whitsundays, Australia

REGIONAL office:
Auckland, New Zealand

SATELLITE offices:
Sydney, Australia
Nice, France
Munich, Germany
London, UK
New York, USA

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HEAD OFFICE and STUDIO:
The Whitsundays, Australia

REGIONAL office:
Auckland, New Zealand

SATELLITE offices:
Sydney, Australia
Nice, France
Munich, Germany
London, UK
New York, USA