Zeb Aitken is a visionary in the apparel game - renowned for his natural strategic instinct, deep operational expertise, and hands-on leadership style that delivers measurable growth.
Zeb led the charge on building, scaling, and leading one of the world's most respected apparel brands, AS Colour. Zeb grew the business from a solo operation into a global powerhouse – driving success across product, operations, retail, strategy, and leadership.
Now, through Zeb Aitken Advisory, he partners with select premium brands as a trusted business consultant, mentor and fractional executive, delivering strategic clarity, commercial insight, and leadership that unlocks real results.
Your apparel insider is now a free agent.
As Director of apparel powerhouse AS Colour for 15 years, Zeb launched and scaled the brand across Australia, New Zealand, the USA and the UK, establishing it as a dominant force that redefined the blank apparel and decoration industry.
From running the Australian business solo in the early days to leading a 200+ person team, Zeb drove expansion from the ground up – overseeing everything from product development and warehousing to retail strategy, budgeting, staff strategy, and serving on the board alongside private equity partners. Along the way, he didn't just grow AS Colour – he mentored and shaped countless other brands, becoming a trusted advisor and growth partner for some of the industry's most respected names.
Now leading consulting agency Noosa Vibe House, Zeb offers a rare combination of high-level strategy and real world execution through his high level consulting arm, Zeb Aitken Advisory. Whether it's sales direction, expansion planning, operational structure or commercial growth, he delivers no-nonsense clarity, serious capability, and real results.
A natural leader, Zeb is known for his direct, grounded approach and his ability to build strong stakeholder relationships at every level. He sees the big picture and pinpoints the shifts that matter – helping brands unlock their next phase with confidence.
He's your industry cheat code – and he's ready to go.
Guidance for boards, investors, and senior teams navigating high-growth, restructuring, or market shifts
One-on-one mentoring for founders and senior leaders - offering honest feedback, structure, and strategic clarity
High-level strategic planning and development aligned with your brand's long-term vision and commercial goals
Tailored roadmaps to increase revenue, optimise pricing, and unlock untapped business opportunities
Support to confidently enter new markets, including international expansion, channel strategy, and operational readiness
Guidance to refine internal systems, workflows, and team structures to improve performance and scalability
Esta sección explica el proceso de engagement en 3-4 pasos. Sugerencia de framework (a validar):
1. Discovery call — 30 min, gratis, sin pitch.
2. Diagnostic — scope pago, 2 semanas.
3. Engagement — retainer o proyecto.
4. Ongoing partnership — hasta que no nos necesiten más.
“Despite operating at an extremely high level and frequency, Zeb always made the time to support and guide me throughout my career journey and I couldn't ask for a more knowledgeable and approachable mentor.”
— Sam Sharland, Director Europe, AS Colour
Besides being an all round awesome human being, Zeb is like an industry secret. He's the guy you need to know if you want to take your brand/business to the next level.
I had the privilege of working with and being mentored by Zeb for 10 years at AS Colour in Australia and New Zealand where we outgrew multiple warehouses and acquired a growing market share year on year. Not only is Zeb an asset in leading and building any business, but he will also bring the vibe and spread a positive culture.
In a short time, Zeb has significantly impacted our strategic direction and consistently impresses us with his knowledge, vision, and passion for what he does. On top of this, he is refreshingly engaging and down to earth, which has seen him quickly build rapport with staff right across the business.
His knowledge of the apparel industry is second to none. He balances sharp business acumen with a relaxed and easy style. Zeb needs to be on your team.
A rare creative and strategic thinker who is able to ideate, articulate and over deliver on any project he touches.
Every time I pick the phone up and chat to Zeb I'm met with absolute clarity and recommendations on what I should do next.
Combining big-picture insight with practical, actionable advice on how to grow, scale, and drive revenue in a healthy and sustainable way.
Our growth across QLD can be directly attributed to their contribution.
Zeb's talent for analysing a business and immediately identifying areas of untapped potential saw countless accounts grow at a meteoric rate.
The best no-fuss doer in the industry. Our company could not have grown without his involvement.
Zeb and his team worked tirelessly to build AS Colour at a rapid rate. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Zeb to any business looking for guidance, growth strategy, and high level industry knowledge.
Sección FAQ con 6–8 preguntas. Sugerencia de temas (a validar):
• Is Zeb remote, or only working with Noosa-based brands?
• What's the minimum engagement?
• Does Zeb only work with apparel brands?
• Retainer or project-based?
• What size of company is Zeb best for?
• NDA / confidentiality terms?
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Sharp thinking, clear direction, and the experience to back it up.
