The Team

Meet our amazing team. The brains behind the work we get to do.

Ashlee Haynes

MSc - Marketing and International Business

Marketing & Account Manager

Ashlee is a Marketing & Account Manager at Katalyst specializing in the development and execution of both marketing strategies and plans for small to large regional corporations. Over the years, she has advanced her skills in project management, brand development and most notably, integrated marketing communication.

Before joining Katalyst, she worked in several sectors including telecommunications, finance, retail and entertainment where she lead the development of regional marketing strategies and other executions including product design, social media management, media planning and event management.

Ashlee has an education in both Marketing and International Business and a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Gifted with a sharp mind, she graduated at the top of her Marketing Masters class at The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill). She also has attained an industry-specific, globally recognized designation with the Certified Marketing Management Professionals.

Ashley Millington

MSc - Marketing and Sales Management

Digital Account Manager

Ashley is the Digital Account Manager at Katalyst specializing in the development and execution of digital strategies for local and regional corporations. Her experienced gained over the years working with many different industries has allowed her to hone in on her skills and become and expert in digital marketing & strategy, analytical reporting, content development, and copywriting.

She previously held the post of Marketing Manager at Dwelling Group Inc. where she led the development of marketing communications for the group of companies primarily in the Furniture & Décor, Houseware, Bed & Bath, Baby & Toys, and Food & Beverage sectors.

Ashley holds a master’s in Marketing and Sales Management from Edinburgh Napier University and has gained a wealth knowledge over the years in digital marketing at her time working with other reputable agencies in Barbados.

Sunset Sealy

MSc - Advertising Design

Lead Designer

Sunset is the Lead Designer at Katalyst, specialising in brand design & development and visual storytelling. With 20 years in the advertising industry under her belt, she’s an art director, photographer and designer who has worked with local, regional and international brands, much of this work earning her Addy Awards over the years. She currently helps lead Katalyst’s team of designers and works with them to create strategic and effective visual communication.

Sunset holds a Masters of Art in Advertising Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design and has gained a wealth of knowledge over the years from her work with many agencies across the island. She’s also a former Graphic Design tutor of the Barbados Community College where she spent 6 years teaching typography and layout skills to young design students.

Mark Stapleton

Managing + Creative Director

Mark is the Managing & Creative Director of Katalyst, an award winning multidisciplinary Creative Agency focused on Brand Development & Management, Communication Strategy and Building & Management of Digital Ecosystems. With 25+ years of experience in the advertising industry to date, and a wealth of experience leading and collaborating on campaigns across a number of industries within Europe, Asia, North America, South America and most countries throughout the Caribbean.

Mark has overseen integrated advertising campaigns across emerging channels, TV, print, digital and social as well leading rebranding and design efforts for large-scale, corporate identity systems. Working directly with clients to develop strong relationships to deliver strategic creative to successfully achieve business goals. Developing a portfolio that boasts small to large corporate profile clients providing testament to the ability to adapt approaches that suit the needs of varying client demands whilst maintaining the highest level of creativity, attention to detail, and most importantly, efficient execution to each project.