AKQA promotes AU/NZ Executive Creative Director Tim Devine to Global Chief Invention Officer
AKQA has announced the appointment of Tim Devine, Executive Creative Director for Australia and New Zealand, as the company’s new Global Chief Invention Officer.
As Chief Invention Officer, Devine will lead efforts to develop groundbreaking original solutions for clients. His appointment forms part of a broader strengthening of AKQA’s Global Executive Committee as the company enters a new chapter of integrated innovation and transformation.
Devine is an acclaimed creative technologist, tasked with pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, delivering game-changing solutions to the hardest problems brands face today.
His award-winning work spanning projects like Action Audio, RGBlack, The [uncertain] Four Seasons, Serena v Serena? and the Code of Conscience demonstrates a commitment to using technology for societal and environmental good.
The announcement is part of a wider evolution of AKQA’s global leadership to deliver deeper integration and impact for clients. Other key appointments include:
• Miriam Plon Sauer, returning to AKQA as Chief Strategy Officer, bringing a strong track record in connecting creativity to commercial outcomes and mentoring high-performing strategy teams.
• Ben Royce, former Google AI lead, joining as Chief Technology Officer, focused on embedding AI, data and creative technology into scalable brand solutions.
• Jonathan Bolden, promoted to Chief Transformation Officer, after leading global transformation programs at AKQA since 2016.
These new leaders will work closely with AKQA’s Global Chief Creative Officers Shu Hung, Diego Machado, Peter Lund, and Hugo Veiga, as well as regional leads, to deliver unified creative, technology and strategic thinking across all markets.
The appointments follow AKQA’s new global structure, introduced in late 2024, designed to streamline its capabilities and strengthen its ability to deliver innovation at scale.
Says Stephan Pretorius, AKQA Interim Chair said: “These leadership appointments mark a pivotal moment for AKQA. As we continue to evolve, we are bringing together some of the brightest minds in strategy, technology, invention and business transformation to drive forward a more integrated and future-focused proposition. Our clients are increasingly looking for partners who can support them globally with seamless, multidisciplinary expertise. This team will ensure we meet that need, delivering transformative solutions and building on our existing strengths in creativity, design, customer experience, product development and brand storytelling. I can’t wait to see how their leadership will shape the next chapter of AKQA’s journey.”
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