Global live brand storytelling agency, INVNT, has boosted its regional production team. Darren Vaughan joins as director of production, Australia and Stephen Davey as executive producer.
These appointments underscore INVNT’s commitment to creative excellence as the agency expands across the Asia-Pacific region. The company has recently delivered standout brand experiences for clients such as Xero, Netflix, SAP, ByteDance, and produced this year’s AFC Asian Cup Draw Ceremony.
Darren Vaughan joins from Fourth Wall, where he has been head of broadcast and executive creator for four years. he has also held senior production roles at Limelight Events and drv creative and in a 30-year career has led award-winning campaigns for major brands such as Penfolds, Microsoft, Australia Post, Walt Disney Company, Toyota, and Cadbury. His deep understanding of brand strategy, production, and client service will enhance INVNT’s creative and operational capabilities across Australia.
Stephen Davey is known for delivering high-impact, large-scale event experiences. He has played a pivotal role in producing both live and televised events for the National Rugby League (NRL), including a decade-long creative partnership on the State of Origin series and the NRL Grand Final. Most recently, he led the production of the 2025 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, supported by members of the INVNT team. The event featured a performance by Teddy Swims that captivated the stadium audience and set new broadcast viewership records.
The two new appointments coincide with the promotion of Fiona Pullen to vice president of production, APAC, following her impactful tenure as head of production.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Darren and Stephen to INVNT at such a pivotal time for our APAC operations. Their leadership, experience, and creative vision will be key as we continue pushing boundaries in live brand experiences. With Fiona leading regional production, our team is stronger than ever — positioned for even greater innovation and impact,” stated Laura Roberts, managing director, APAC at INVNT.
Cover image l-r: Darren Vaughan & Stephen Davey
