Meet The Team

Leanne is the sales leader and founder of Taylor Made Sales. With a natural flair towards business and technical problem solving, her friendliness and positive energy have been the cornerstones of her successful sales career spanning over 25 years. A desire to bring her unique sales methodology to the wider technology market and continue serving her loyal customer base has lead to the creation of Taylor Made Sales and the concept of a virtual sale team of exceptional sales consultants. A domestic goddess to two testy teenagers & 2 pugs, lover of a nice light pinot and a master of a ‘zero inbox’, Leanne is a fast and furious sales machine.

Catherine is a seasoned IT professional with 30 years of experience across various roles, from small integrators to Australia's largest telecommunications company. With a deep understanding of the industry, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and adaptability to every project. Known for being a good listener, she excels in understanding client needs, solving complex problems, and delivering innovative technology solutions that align with their requirements and budget. She is committed to ensuring that every solution is tailored, cost-effective, and designed to drive long-term success for her clients, delivering strongly on our company Motto " Connecting the right people with the right technology at the right time".

Vijay brings 20+ years of enterprise sales and customer success experience across Telstra and KnowBe4. He’s led multi-million dollar portfolios, built high-performing teams, and turned tough accounts into trusted partnerships. Known for his clarity, drive, and customer-first mindset, Vijay delivers results that stick and relationships that grow.

Lise brings decades of enterprise sales experience across global tech giants like Gartner, Tableau, and Databricks. Her career began at a boutique sales training startup in Atlanta and evolved through leadership roles managing major accounts like IBM and Telstra. Known for her strategic thinking and people-first approach, Lise is passionate about truly understanding client needs to make every solution feel like a perfect fit.

Leila brings 30 years of powerhouse experience in telco and network sales, having proudly represented Telstra and other Tier 1 providers across a wide range of high-performing roles. With a deep background in psychotherapy and counselling, she is a natural listener who instinctively understands what clients really need. This makes her not just a top-tier sales agent, but also a trusted partner in problem-solving. Her experience in IT sales, combined with a lifelong passion for finding solutions (she’s been solving puzzles since childhood!), means Leila doesn’t just sell, she crafts meaningful outcomes. With a proven track record as a leading phone-based sales performer, Leila’s style is nurturing, human-first, and always focused on results. Over her 30-year journey in the corporate world, Leila has built an extensive network of incredible professionals across a wide range of industries. She is a true super connector. She doesn’t just know the right people; she knows how to bring the right people together. Beyond sales, she’s a devoted dog lover and caregiver, and a passionate advocate for children and teens facing bullying. Her true mission is empowering others to turn pain into purpose and helping people reconnect with their passion to find a path forward. With Leila on your side, it's not just about closing deals. It’s about opening doors.

Introducing Jason, a seasoned IT Sales professional with specialised achievement within the Cisco Stadium Wi-fi space. Jason is dedicated to providing practical solutions to businesses seeking to leverage technology effectively. He works closely with small to medium businesses, offering strateic guidance to achieve their technology-related goals. Jason's expertise in Network and Security Sales, honed through his tenture at O2 Networks and Telstra Purple, guarantees innovative solutions and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Debra Di Virgilio is the organised and dependable virtual assistant supporting Taylor Made Sales. Known for her efficiency and proactive approach, Debra handles administrative tasks and client communications seamlessly, freeing up the team to focus on what they do best. Outside of work, Debra enjoys golfing, yoga, beach days, and taking long walks, balancing her dedication to work with a love for outdoor activities and wellness. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable part of our team.

Paul is our Technical Engagement Marketer with 20+ years of Aussie IT industry experience across both sales and marketing disciplines. His practical grasp of complex IT concepts helps him genuinely understand client marketing challenges, making him uniquely great at helping clients distill, refine and bring new ideas to life. Paul deploys new web and marketing tech ambitiously for scalable outcomes, utilising marketing automation and AI-driven strategies to broaden our reach. A keen web builder, (self confessed) coffee wanker, and basketball tragic, Paul approaches his work with curiosity and creativity. He believes marketing should create WIN-WIN relationships between people, help all parties learn together and ultimately, complement these connections to deliver elegant outcomes.

With over 15 years of hands-on technical leadership and strategic planning expertise, Daniel offers a unique blend of breadth and deep in tech knowledge combined with proven experience in navigating complex environments – including government departments, commercial start-ups, and not-for-profit enterprises. Daniel’s knack for designing strategic tech roadmaps that align with business objectives and capabilities positions him to help your organisation navigate its transformation journey effectively while ensuring key outcomes like staff productivity and service delivery are met strategically.

As a Sales professional with over 26 years experience, Darren is deeply passionate about exploring the psychology behind winning sales and uncovering the strategies that set top performers apart. He is committed to equipping sales professionals like you with the tools and insights to elevate your win rate. Drawing upon the principles of psychology, communication, negotiation, he will assist you in the art of crafting your compelling sales presentation, mastering influential scripts, and leveraging advanced communication techniques.

Meet Anna, our more ‘human’, less ‘resources’ champion. She ensures great culture and top-notch talent are always at the forefront of our business! Anna is a HR superstar with an incredible career in People and Culture, including serving as a Global Head of HR and Board Advisor, before venturing into her own HR consulting agency Culture.ed. Beyond her role in the business, her warmth and care for people are what we love most about her (and we think her two teenagers also agree). With Anna at the helm, we can trust that our wellbeing, our policies, and our processes are in safe hands.

Paula is Taylor Made Sales’s personal financial navigator. She is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing top-notch financial guidance and advice to diverse organisations. As our virtual CFO, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table, steering companies through financial complexities with precision and insight. Paula's knack for strategic financial planning and her dedication to optimising fiscal performance make her an indispensable partner for our team and clients alike. With Paula at the helm, you can trust that your financial journey is in capable hands.

Meet our financial maestro! Diane is the backbone of our company's financial operations. With her meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled expertise in bookkeeping, she ensures our financial health is always peaking. Diane's dedication and commitment make her an invaluable asset to our team, providing the financial stability that propels our company forward. Beyond her numbers prowess, Brooke brings a spirit of reliability and professionalism to everything she does, earning her the title of our financial maestro.