The Surge Team — Surge Productions

Meet the Surge team.

The four of us founded Surge together, we love this business and the impact we know we can have for our clients.

We have been fortunate to work on some of the largest international broadcasting events and some incredibly impactful community-driven events.

What connects us through all of those experiences is the amazing stories we have been entrusted to tell.

Get to know us a little better...

Managing Director
One of Australia’s preeminent broadcast specialists, Chris has been at the helm of historic large-scale international sports broadcasts, both in the Director’s chair and in management.
Chris has continuously set new broadcast standards through his roles as head of production for Seven's coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, senior producer of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, multi-feeds director of FIFA World Cups Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, as well as head of production for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Australia and 2015 Netball World Cup.

Content Director
Rick’s innate understanding of the audience and unrivalled ability to get the most out of on-screen talent has seen him deliver impactful live programming globally.
Respected industry-wide, Rick’s reputation has been built through leading production and content roles for some of Australia’s biggest events, ranging from sport and entertainment through to music, most notably Mushroom 50 Live, 2024 Paris and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, the Tour Down Under, 2015 AFC Asian Cup and several other key sporting broadcasts across AFL, Spring Racing Carnival, cricket, netball, basketball and swimming.

Creative Director
Award-winning creative director, Shane’s meticulous craft and ability to deliver high-end content on tight deadlines has made him a sought-after talent across entertainment, corporate, sport and lifestyle.
Shane’s leadership in content creation is universally admired and has seen him shape some of our nation’s most iconic broadcasts including the Good Friday Appeal and Mushroom 50 Live, as well as his award-winning post-production work as Head of Content for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and the 2023 Beijing Winter Olympics.