Ben Williams
Director
Studying a Bachelor of Economics (Banking and Finance) Ben worked in the media for several years and was employed by Channel 10, Triple M and The Weekend Australian.
Previously on the Board of Directors of the Starlight Children’s Foundation and also an Ambassador for World Vision, Ben has worked on key media initiatives that have raised several millions for Australian charities.
Over a decade ago, Ben saw an opportunity to create a market leading sports management and marketing business that not only satisfies its clients contractual and mentoring needs but also partners them with leading companies where there are mutual synergies.
Andrew Fairbairn
Associate Director
Growing up in Bowral NSW, Andrew was educated in Sydney and completed a Bachelor of Economics at Sydney University whilst playing Rugby for the club.
Graduating in 2006, Andrew lived and worked in Europe before joining the firm at the start of 2008.
Andrew has developed and managed key areas of the Players Ink business over the past decade including emerging talent identification, contract procurement, sponsorship, endorsements, post career transition and finance. Based in Sydney, he is regularly travelling across Australia and abroad.
Jade Robran
Head of Media & Welfare
Growing up in an AFL Family, Jade has specialist skills and niche experience in all media forms. Her credentials are first class; Working for Channel 7 (Sunrise, Sunday Night, AFL Hosting), Channel 9 (The Today Show), and Fox Footy, Jade assists our athletes through their day to day interactions with journalists, commentators and fans.
Her broad network with key brands, sponsors and influencers allows our athletes to also capture unique opportunities with people they would not usually meet. Jade is also passionately involved in Athlete Partner Welfare, a growing focus in modern sport.
Milan Volavola
Client Manager
Joining in 2014, Milan is a qualified Chartered Accountant who studied at the University of Technology, Sydney. Milan is brother to Fijian International Flyhalf Ben Volavola.
Milan works closely with emerging athletes from different cultures and backgrounds, in Rugby Union & Rugby League. He holds an acute understanding of professional sport growing up with a number of now established footballers. His mentorship and energy has influenced a number of next generation athletes in the Australasia-Pacific region to their first and second professional contracts.
For all Bookings and Client related enquires please contact athlete@playersink.com.au
Postal
Sydney: 234/122 Lang Road, The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW, 2021 (Delivery - Level 1, Building 17, The Entertainment Quarter, 122 Lang Road, Moore Park, NSW, 2021)
Melbourne: PO Box 1155 / 95 Brighton Rd, Elwood, Vic 3184
Adelaide: PO Box 63, North Adelaide, SA 5006
