Born in Auckland, educated in New Zealand and Australia, Tony completed the Graphic Design Degree Course at Auckland Technical Institute (now AUT) in 1982.
He went on to enjoy a 35 year career as an advertising art director in London and Sydney, working in multi-national and boutique agencies creating print, digital and television campaigns for local and global clients.
His work has been honoured for creativity and effectiveness at industry shows including the New York Festivals, Epica, Caples (US), Campaign Press Awards, Royal Mail DMA Awards (UK) and the Effies and ADMA (Australia).
He moved back to New Zealand in 2018 and currently resides in Nelson.