MANAGING DIRECTOR
For over 3 decades Carl has been proactively developing relationships and creating music initiatives with prominent Australian brands, marketers and Government.
In partnership with Michael Gudinski, Gardiner delivers the specialist expertise of the Mushroom Group of Companies for everything from music campaigns, special music events and products, music education and integrated social marketing communications.
Gardiner has played key roles in implementing many of Australia’s largest music themed initiatives with clients such as TELSTRA, McDONALDS, COCA-COLA, FOSTER’S GROUP and NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK.
He has also worked with both The Federal and Victorian State Governments on a range projects from FREEZA CENTRAL and SOUND RELIEF to RECONCILATION AUSTRALIA and the RESPECT THROUGH MUSIC SCHOOLS PROJECT.
Gardiner also has extensive experience in music media having been Marketing Manager for Triple M and General Manager for MCM Networking.