Talei Watene

Talei Watene – Co-Founder and Director of Brand & Innovation

Talei’s background in global media, advertising and fashion ensures COMPANY RE remains visually iconic, culturally relevant and people-first. She drives brand strategy, creative innovation and the agent experience.

Talei Watene is Co-Founder and Creative Director at COMPANY RE. Having worked internationally in London, Auckland and Sydney before making the Gold Coast her home, Talei brings a rare blend of global perspective and local insight to everything she touches. Her career spans marketing, advertising, fashion and brand. As Creative Director, her work includes fashion editorial shoots, advertising campaigns, TVCs, music videos and marketing campaigns — she leads shoots that fuse lifestyle storytelling with a fashion-forward aesthetic. That unique blend of editorial sensibility and commercial craft ensures COMPANY RE remains visually iconic, culturally relevant and unapologetically people-first, while she continues to shape brand strategy, creative innovation and distinctive agent experiences.

People and innovation are at the heart of Talei’s approach. She leads a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team that produces cutting-edge marketing campaigns and elevates the client journey at every touchpoint, from cinematic campaign content to meticulously staged open homes. Talei designs unforgettable experiences that make every listing feel like an invitation — thoughtful in detail, bold in presentation and engineered for results. Her dedication to excellence and creative vision consistently deliver exceptional value to clients and agents alike. She is the driving creative force behind COMPANY RE.