The top testers to watch out for
AKQA Senior Quality Assurance Analyst Elena Kolpakova has been selected by Agile Testing Days as one of the top 125 female testers to watch.
Role models
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 and other under-represented groups. We recognise that a series of actions needs to be taken to advance equality and actively address any issues faced that may hinder development. Through a series of company-wide, industry and recruitment initiatives, we are ensuring a greater pipeline of female talent at all levels, while also hiring and promoting more women into senior positions. This work to actively highlight women role models and encourage our people to progress into leadership roles is ongoing, and includes the stories below.
Impact Week 2018
As part of the ‘Visions of the Future’ session at this year’s Impact Week, AKQA Lead Conversational Architect Kathryn Webb discussed the influence of AI on current market research, and how it will further shape the industry during the next 20 years.
A world designed by women
AKQA Creative Director Suki Heather joined a panel hosted by Creative Review and Human After All to discuss the impact of only 10% of the planet’s Creative Directors being female upon our daily experiences.
ADC Interactive Jury
The ADC Awards, a non-profit organisation recognising creative excellence in advertising and design, recently announced that AKQA Associate Creative Director Dinushi Perera has been invited to join the 2018 Interactive jury. The winning work will be announced early May.
Beyond the frame
AKQA Creative Director Resh Sidhu took to the stage for Immersive Stories at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival. The conference brings together pioneering international thought leaders on Virtual and Augmented Reality to chart new ways of storytelling on immersive platforms.
Sam Sterling appointed as AKQA Shanghai Managing Director
Sam Sterling has been appointed Managing Director of AKQA’s Shanghai studio, leading the team of 50 people.
Resh Sidhu returns to AKQA as Creative Director
Resh Sidhu has returned to AKQA as Creative Director. Based at the NYC studio after two years at digital and visual effects company Framestore, Resh will join the AKQA New York Leadership Team.
AKQA Tree of Lights app plants 1,000 real trees
Group Creative Director Ginny Golden on AKQA Tree of Lights, explains: “Tree of Lights shared the magic of the holidays and augmented reality to provide a gift to our planet. The idea is a powerful example of the digital world helping protect and preserve the real environment we all share.”
Organic growth training
AKQA General Manager Rachel Barek was guest speaker at the 2018 Mirren Account Management Bootcamp in Miami. Rachel spoke about organic growth – sharing tips, case studies and best practices.
AKQA has promoted Aivory Gaw to Director of Business Development
Aivory has been with AKQA since 2013 as a Client Services Lead, and previously as Associate Planning Director. As the youngest member of London’s leadership team, Aivory will be responsible for driving growth across AKQA’s London studio.
Design trends of 2018
AKQA Art Director Natalie Vosloo shared her inspirations, hopes and predictions for 2018 with DigitalArts, along with 25 other leaders in creativity.
Recognising the reshapers
AKQA Lead Conversational Architect Kathryn Webb has been selected to judge this year’s Campaign Tech Awards.