Our people

The future, faster.

As part of our commitment to inclusion across the full spectrum of diversity, and as an employer of choice, AKQA desires to be a leading creative and professional services firm for the attraction, promotion and retention of women, people of colour and under-represented groups.

We recognise a series of actions needs to be taken to advance equity, equality, representation, and actively address any issues faced that may hinder career growth, promotion and retention. Through a series of company-wide, industry and recruitment initiatives, we are ensuring a greater pipeline of diverse talent at all levels, while also hiring and promoting more women and people of colour into senior positions. Our parent company, WPP, is among the top 10 performers in the FTSE UK gender diversity report.

Our New York team has created When I’m With Her – exploring the many dimensions of the incredible women across the AKQA global network.

This work to actively highlight role models and encourage our people to progress into leadership roles is ongoing, and includes the stories below.
AKQA Americas

Strengthened leadership

AKQA has announced the promotion of Kristin Goto to VP, Managing Director, Sarah Cunningham and Carla Cartwright to Managing Director, and David Buckley to Chief Strategy Officer.
Hugo Veiga

Cannes Lions jury

CCO AKQA Hugo Veiga has been invited to participate in the Dan Wieden Titanium jury. The category celebrates game-changing creativity that breaks new ground in branded communication.
Tim Devine

From courtside to living room

ABC News spoke with ECD AKQA AUNZ Tim Devine to share the development of Action Audio. The project will trial its service for one of the world’s major basketball leagues.
AKQA Casa

Cultivating excellence

SCOPEN has featured AKQA Casa as one of the most desirable agencies to work for in Brazil, spotlighting AKQA as a place where respect, innovation and professional growth thrive.
Iona Macgregor

Efficiency and effectiveness

Chief Strategy Officer AKQA Australia Iona Macgregor shared how to lead digital experiences. Iona said: “Including a cohesive framework ensures accountability across the whole business.”
Diego Machado

AdSync Summit

CCO AKQA Diego Machado discussed the integration of music into creative processes. Diego said: “Our approach at AKQA is to co-create work with the potential for cultural resonance.”
Shu Hung

The Quiet Leader

CCO AKQA Shu Hung talks with Fearless Creative Leadership podcast about the power of silence. Shu asked: “How do we share our point of view in a way that isn’t in a megaphone style.”
Gabriel Schmitt

LIA jury president

Global CCO Grey Gabriel Schmitt has been appointed as jury president for the Evolution and Creative Use of Data category, recognising projects that define the future of innovation.
Emma Riley and Sarah Cunningham

Accelerate action

AKQA Americas’ Growth Director Emma Riley and Director of Client Services Sarah Cunningham joined Nasdaq at the opening bell to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Harsh Kapadia

Creative firepower

Harsh Kapadia joins Grey India as CCO. In this role, Harsh brings over 25 years of experience to advance the next phase of growth across its Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore studios.
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