Robertson Shine was founded by Managing Consultant Alun Probert, an award winning marketer and publisher with over 20 years experience on some of the world's biggest magazines.

Responsible for the award winning marketing and launch of FHM magazine in Australia, Alun also oversaw the redesign and re-launch of MPA Magazine of the Year New Woman and most recently worked on the successful Australian launch of OK!

Prior to moving to Australia, asMarketing and Research Director with Emap Pursuit in the UK, alun was responsible for the creation and launch of what is now Britain's biggest selling sports magazine, Today's Golfer.

"During his time with us at Emap, Alun brought rare clarity and insight to a variety of projects across our many magazine markets"

Tom Moloney,
Group Chief Executive, Emap plc.

In a business world dominated increasingly by mountains of Excel spreadsheets and powerpoint, the difference to many projects, is down to insightful analysis and an understanding of what really matters. This is where Alun comes into his own.His strategic insight matched with an ability to get things done, was an essential part of the further development of Emap in Australia.

Chris Llewellyn, Vice President of Fipp

“the most stimulating course I have been on for many years”

Simon O’Herlihy, General Manager and Deputy MD, Motivate Publishing