Our Team
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
I’m the founder and CEO of Cortex. What started as a side project alongside my marketing job has grown into a full-time business that helps companies make real progress through better marketing. I’m involved in every part of what we do — from working directly with clients to shaping how the business grows. For me, it’s all about creating
I’m the founder and CEO of Cortex. What started as a side project alongside my marketing job has grown into a full-time business that helps companies make real progress through better marketing. I’m involved in every part of what we do — from working directly with clients to shaping how the business grows. For me, it’s all about creating work that’s clear, practical, and genuinely helps our clients move forward.
John Hartas, Chief Operating Officer
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
I’m the Chief Operating Officer of Cortex, bringing experience from both business and operational leadership roles. Over the years, I’ve worked across different sectors — from helping secure major contracts in the defence industry to building a successful brand in the consumer space during my time owning a brewery.
I aim to deliver smart,
I’m the Chief Operating Officer of Cortex, bringing experience from both business and operational leadership roles. Over the years, I’ve worked across different sectors — from helping secure major contracts in the defence industry to building a successful brand in the consumer space during my time owning a brewery.
I aim to deliver smart, practical marketing solutions that really work for our clients. My focus is on making sure everything runs smoothly as we grow, and that we stay creative, efficient, and focused on what matters most to the businesses we support.
Johanna Hartas, Creative Content Lead
Steve Hartas, Chief Executive Officer
Johanna Hartas, Creative Content Lead
I’m the Creative Content Lead here at Cortex, where I focus on creating content that not only captures attention but also feels genuine and relevant to the people it’s for. In my previous roles, I’ve developed content strategies that connect, inform, and inspire — always using creativity to bring ideas to life in a meaningful way.
For me,
I’m the Creative Content Lead here at Cortex, where I focus on creating content that not only captures attention but also feels genuine and relevant to the people it’s for. In my previous roles, I’ve developed content strategies that connect, inform, and inspire — always using creativity to bring ideas to life in a meaningful way.
For me, good content isn’t just about what you say — it’s about how you make people feel. At Cortex, I’m excited to help shape our brand voice and build content that truly resonates with our audience.