Iain Russell
Iain Russell is the Director of Scam Prevention Technology and Brand Protection Partnership at unphish, a world leader in detecting, disrupting, and dismantling scams and cyber-enabled crime. With a background spanning defence, government, and the private sector, Iain brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of national security, cyber operations, and business resilience. At...
Brendan Emmott
As Lead Analyst at brandsec, Brendan plays a key role in driving the success of the Brand Protection team and ensuring the smooth delivery of enforcement and phishing mitigation programs for clients. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the Unphish platform, continually enhancing its capabilities to improve detection accuracy, streamline workflows, and achieve faster takedown outcomes.In...
Ed Seaford
Ed has spent more than 20 years working at the intersection of domain name management, brand protection, and phishing protection. What drives him isn’t just the technical challenge, but the purpose of helping organisations protect their brand and customers from online abuse.At brandsec and Unphish, Ed leads the development of scalable technology designed to put organisations on a level playing...
Joe Thymian
As our General Counsel with an international reputation, Joe Thymian excels in providing consulting services to corporations and mid-caps. He possesses a diverse skill set encompassing legal, commercial, product development, operations, sales, and marketing. Joe’s track record of delivering results is evident through his impactful roles at Mavenlink, Melbourne IT (ASX:MLB), Deloitte, and...
Dejan Baker-Petkovich
As a Brand Protection Analyst, Dejan works to protect our clients’ brands by identifying and enforcing against malicious domains and social media accounts being used for scams and fraud. What drives him in this work is straightforward – “this company took a chance on me and gave me an incredible opportunity, so I want to do a good job and prove that faith was well-placed. Every takedown...
Ivor Jenik
Ivor, the head of brandsec’s growth team, is known for his intelligence, dynamic leadership and startup mentality, thriving in fast-paced environments. His approach emphasises strong organisational values, team engagement, and integrity, especially in sales and business development. Ivor’s career spans over diverse B2B sales and go-to-market roles within the online technology...
Felix Stuart
Felix is an Account Executive here at brandsec. He has always been passionate about technology, while also being people focused – this role has been the perfect intersection of both Felix’s skillsets. Outside of work, he is either listening to ancient history podcasts, lifting weights at the gym, or playing classical piano (Chopin & Rachmaninoff are my favourites).
Sena Sogutcu
As a Brand Protection Analyst, Sena works to protect clients’ brands by identifying and addressing a wide range of online threats. What drives her in this work is the knowledge that every action she takes helps create a safer digital environment for both clients and their users. Being part of a team that is dedicated, talented, and committed to this mission makes the work deeply rewarding, and...
Anna Vannisse
Anna is a focused and creative marketing professional and a Monash University graduate with a Bachelor of Marketing. At brandsec, she supports the day-to-day marketing operations, including content production, newsletter coordination, digital updates and internal communications. She works across a range of projects, from website content to events, and enjoys bringing ideas to life through...
Boran Altundal
Boran helps organisations protect their brands online by simplifying domain management and brand protection. What drives him is earning trust and showing clients that domain security doesn’t need to be complicated, slow, or expensive. Boran enjoys digging into a company’s structure, uncovering risks they may not see, and connecting them to practical solutions. Outside of work, he is passionate...
Niluka Welungoda
Niluka leads Operations for brandsec, with the primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of the business. With over 15 years of experience in the domain name industry, she focuses on managing domain name and online brand protection processes while ensuring we deliver exceptional service to clients. What drives Niluka in this role is the opportunity to solve...