Meet the Team
Passionate. Curious. Ethical. Ambitious. Dedicated…
They well and truly have it M.A.D.E
Rocky Veneziano
Co-Founder
Made for the love of coffee
Rocky remembers making his first espresso at age six while standing on a milk crate in order to reach the machine. With an uncanny ability to identify business opportunities, co-founder Rocky was instrumental in establishing Veneziano Coffee Roasters.
Craig Dickson
Managing Director
Made for the love of coffee
Managing Director, and company pioneer, Craig, has more than 25 years of industry experience. As former AASCA President, Craig initiated the annual MICE event and brought the first WBC to Australia. He is arguably Australia's barista 'Super Coach', mentoring numerous champions and industry luminaries.
Accredited WBC Judge
Ben Romeril
Chief Operating Officer
Made for the love of coffee
Ben brings 17 years of experience managing national brands and sales in the hospitality and coffee space. He leads the sales & marketing crew. Ben starred as the lead talent in a national Vodafone commercial shot in our Melbourne roastery.
Certified Q Grader
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