About

We believe successful Christian and purpose-led organisations have the power to create a better world. Our purpose is to help these organisations grow, flourish, and extend their impact through effective marketing and business development. We believe that developing skilled marketers, growth leaders, and high-performing teams is essential for organisations to thrive in an increasingly competitive and complex Australian environment.

Marketing that matters. Growth that creates lasting good.

Our People

Strauss Viljoen BA, B Proc, Grad Dip, M Lead (MCIM)

Managing Consultant, Sutherland Marketing

Strauss Viljoen brings over 25 years of leadership and marketing expertise to Sutherland Marketing. With a career spanning both the for profit and not-for-profit sectors, Strauss has built a reputation as a strategic thinker with a clear, no-nonsense approach that drives growth.

His experience includes more than a decade in the sportswear industry, alongside senior marketing and consultancy roles across diverse industries. Today, Strauss serves as Chief Marketing Officer at a Christian higher education provider, where he continues to guide organisations through brand development, digital transformation, and sustainable growth strategies.

Strauss is a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing(MCIM) and holds degrees in Law, Marketing, and a Master’s in Leadership, and is also a credentialed Leadership Coach. This unique combination of expertise allows him to not only shape effective marketing strategies but also mentor and coach leaders to execute them with confidence and clarity.

Passionate about helping Christian and Not For Profit organisations grow their purpose and impact, Strauss partners with organisations and teams to unlock their potential, strengthen their brand, and build strategies that deliver lasting impact.

What People say

“Strauss Viljoen inspires, enlivens and maximises the marketing culture and capacity our

organisation. His approach is authentic, intelligent and profoundly strategic. He cuts through

the white noise and hype so often associated with marketing as an industry and offers

grounded, affordable and customised solutions.

Dr Phil Daughtry, fmr Dean of Humanities, Tabor College

“The services provided by Strauss Viljoen were influential in the DTC's transformation. He drafted a strategic marketing and communications plan

that created the DTC's brand headline, Connecting, Developing and Advocating for

Australian industry. Coupled with ongoing advice and mentoring, Strauss has helped the

DTC better connect with member

“The services provided by Strauss Viljoen were influential in the DTC's transformation. He drafted a strategic marketing and communications plan

that created the DTC's brand headline, Connecting, Developing and Advocating for

Australian industry. Coupled with ongoing advice and mentoring, Strauss has helped the

DTC better connect with members, whilst raising the profile of the organisation across

Australia and internationally.”

Audra McCarthy: fmr Chief Executive Officer, Defence Teaming Centre (DTC)

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