About Us
Origin Story
Emissaries started the way a lot of good things do – without much of a master plan.
We were three close friends helping out at gaming events in Sydney on weekends. As gamers ourselves, those early jobs taught us something quickly: when you’re representing a brand in a fandom-driven space, authenticity is everything. People can tell straight away when someone actually gets it – and they can tell when they don’t.
We kept getting asked back, then asked to bring more people with us, and before long it became clear that clients weren’t just looking for extra hands. They wanted teams who could genuinely connect with the crowd, represent the brand properly and ease the pressure on the people running the event.
That early demand helped us carve out a strong place in the gaming space as the industry grew, and from there the word-of-mouth kept building. Over time, demand spilled into other sectors too, with brands in entertainment, tech, lifestyle and beyond looking for the same thing: people who could show up well, connect authentically and deliver on the ground.
As demand grew, we sharpened every layer of the business around the same core idea: the right people matter, but so does the way they’re supported. Like any growing business, we learned through experience, made mistakes, and became more disciplined in how we built teams, prepared for briefs and delivered on the ground.
Today, Emissaries supports some of the world’s biggest brands, but the thinking behind it is still the same: great live experiences are elevated by the right people.
We’re different
Other agencies and staffing platforms will tell you they have thousands of staff on their books, as if that’s a good thing.
It’s really not. How can they vouch for the quality of their staff?
Emissaries deliberately manage less than 1,000 team members and we keep them highly engaged, meaning:
– We cherry pick only the very best candidates and;
– We can vouch for the quality and engagement of every single member of our team
Why us?
Fun
Our teams bring a playful spirit to our work. It’s infectious and shines through in our activations and events.
Diverse
Because the community wants to engage with people just like themselves.
Reliable
We turn up when we say we will. And if occassionally one of the team isn’t feeling well, we have back up Emissaries ready to deploy.
Authentic
We match our event staff with products they’re passionate about to build genuine engagement with your community.
Service
We back you up 24/7 to ensure everything runs smoothly, and we’re on call to help you sort out whatever event day may throw up.
Transparent
Full project management, but no sneaky management fees, just our flat hourly rate so you can be confident with your budget.
Professional
We present impeccably well, we’re experienced and trained in delivering world class customer experiences
Trusted
Australia’s leading brands and agencies trust Emissaries to represent their brand
Who we are
Chris Doxey
Chief EmissaryOur inspirational CEO, Chris (affectionally known as “Dox” to, well, everyone) thrives on connecting our passionate team members with brands that they love to work with. During the week, you’ll find Chris at some sort of event. And on the weekend, on the couch with his son playing video games. And showing no mercy.
Favourite quote: “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” Leonard Bernstein
Mark West
Co-founderIntroducing Mark, the visionary co-founder who helped bring this agency to life. Mark’s all about creating experiences that stick, pairing his knack for spotting trends with a fierce commitment to authenticity. Whether he’s working with clients or brainstorming the next big idea, Mark’s energy is the spark behind so much of what we do. Off the clock? You’ll find him at the beach or chilling out with his pug Freddo.
Favourite quote: “She knows herself to be at the mercy of events, and she knows by now that events have no mercy.” Margaret Atwood
Ashley Homer
Chief Talent OfficerMeet Ash, our powerhouse Chief Talent Officer, who’s all about finding that perfect match between talent and the brands we represent. Known for his sixth sense for spotting incredible people, Ashley can usually be found orchestrating the next big hire or on a call (or three) with our clients, making sure they’re set up with the best. When he’s not busy building dream teams, Ashley is a cinephile who will happily tell you why Pulp Fiction is the greatest film of all time.
Favourite quote: “Plan B’ might have been ‘Plan A’ all along.” Craig D. Lounsbrough
