WAVEMAKER - Key Persons


Alastair Bannerman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Client Leadership Team
  • Global Client President

Alex Altman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Client Leadership Team
  • Global Client President

Andreea Rashid

Job Titles:
  • Data & Technology Partner, UK
Wavemaker unlocks opportunities for me to grow, gain knowledge, challenge me to elevate my potential and also provide support relating to the existing responsibilities of my duties"

Anna Hickey

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Client Leadership Team
  • Global Client President and Global Consulting Practice Lead

Camilla Bruggen

Job Titles:
  • Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Through Wavelets, a uniquely China initiative, we empower our young and passionate talent to challenge the whole company to live our culture with energy and creativity"

Cheryl Dube

Job Titles:
  • Business Unit Head, Strategy, South Africa
Through UNITE, I've been given space to have powerful conversations across all levels of Wavemaker's business to create impactful change for LGBTQ+ people within our own workforce and across the broader community"

Connie Gong

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager, China
Be it our Keep, Growing Challenge or Home Hackathons, Wavemaker challenges all of us to try new things, develop our potential in new areas, and gives us the opportunity to take a risk"

Dennis Potgraven - Chief Strategy Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Strategy Officer
  • Member of the US Leadership Team
Dennis drives breakthrough marketing strategies for Wavemaker's clients. In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, Potgraven is building and leading a future forward strategy practice at Wavemaker, that covers comms strategy, commerce strategy, insights, and media innovation & consumer technology, to combine all expertise needed for delivering a comprehensive business focused strategic product.

Devon Esper

Job Titles:
  • Strategy Manager, US
The connection that Wavemaker has globally has given me the opportunity to not only learn and develop my knowledge but also to challenge myself one step further"

Devyani Bhaskar

Job Titles:
  • Planning Executive, India

Gabriela Vargas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Regional Leadership Team
  • LATAM Chief Executive Officer

Garrett Healy

Job Titles:
  • Planning Manager, US

Hamish Davies

Job Titles:
  • Global Chief Growth & Marketing Officer

Helen Price

Job Titles:
  • Global Chief Investment Officer

Jessica Maley - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Chief People Officer
  • Member of the US Leadership Team
Maley understands that our people are our greatest resource, and she brings this mindset to her role as Chief People Officer, Wavemaker, North America. Leading and executing the agency's people and culture initiatives, Jessica develop s new partnerships and resources to hire and reskill Wavemaker's talent. Her commitment to investing in our people empowers our agency to continue to grow fearless, learn and thrive.

Karen Vera

Job Titles:
  • Director, Insights & Strategy, Canada

Lidya Mustamu

Job Titles:
  • Office and Marketing Manager, Indonesia
Wavemaker gives the opportunity to make an impact in a way that makes sense to you. Through Wavemaker Roots I've been able to bring the conversation of cultural diversity & inclusion to a level I'm not sure I'd have access to on my own"

Morris Martin

Job Titles:
  • Head of Marketing Intelligence & Science
As Head of Marketing Intelligence & Science, Morris arms Wavemaker's clients with comprehensive, scientific solutions for breakthrough business impact. His ad tech industry expertise allows him to translate cutting-edge concepts into groundbreaking products and solutions, keeping Wavemaker and our clients at the forefront of marketing excellence.

Obinna Iwuji

Job Titles:
  • Content Manager, Global
Culture is at the core of Wavemaker's ethos and for that very reason I was empowered to pioneer RQTEKT, a Wavemaker event series that builds community through celebrating diversity and inclusion through elevated experiences"

Porscha Scott

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director, Marketing & Events, US

Porsha Scott

Job Titles:
  • Director, Marketing & Events, US

Ricardo Brasil

Job Titles:
  • Head of Social, Portugal
Women@Wavemaker challenges and helps us all to push for equal gender rights in our company, making it a place where everyone can bring their true self to work"

Ruth Stubbs

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Regional Leadership Team
  • EMEA Chief Executive Officer

Shanell Simmons

Job Titles:
  • Manager of Learning, Engagement & Inclusion, Wavemaker US
I moved from Wavemaker in Sydney to the New York office on the Globetrotters programme. Working in such different cultures has given me a global client perspective and made me a better planner.

Sharb Farjami

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Regional Leadership Team
  • Member of the US Leadership Team
  • CEO, North America
  • North America Chief Executive Officer
Sharb oversees all aspects of Wavemaker's North American agenda. His ambitious plans for the agency are reflected in its mission to challenge our people to positively provoke and push boundaries. By positively provoking transformation, Sharb grows our client's businesses strategically, nourishes our people and fortifies our award-winning work while shifting the industry narrative towards consistently growing fearless - together.

Shipra Roy

Job Titles:
  • Global Chief People, Inclusion and Culture Officer

Sindhuja Rai

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Regional Leadership Team

Stuart Bowden

Job Titles:
  • Global Chief Strategy and Product Officer

Toby Jenner

Job Titles:
  • Global CEO
  • Leader
  • Member of the Global Leadership Team
As the Global CEO of Wavemaker, Toby is an inspirational leader who consistently motivates others to exceed expectations. He's passionate about positively provoking growth for brands and people, leveraging the Wavemaker network  that is powered by a team of 7,200 people in 88 countries.

Wendy Mayer - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the US Leadership Team
  • US' Chief Financial Officer
Mayer, Wavemaker US' Chief Financial Officer, plays a vital role in Wavemaker's growth and stability. Wendy's expert management of the agency's revenue conversion, commercial terms and operating expenses ensure our clients and people continue to thrive. A true advocate for intentional traction, Wendy's command of financial needs guides our people, teams and agency towards its true North as the most-wanted agency of the future.