ajaz ahmed
Jul 16, 2025
WPP hires AKQA global CEO from Accenture
Baiju Shah replaces founder Ajaz Ahmed, who left in October 2024.
Apr 28, 2025
Former AKQA boss Ajaz Ahmed launches shop to ‘rival slow, bureaucratic agencies’
Studio.One makes its debut with several ex-AKQA staffers.
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Apr 15, 2025
AKQA announces global leadership appointments amid ongoing restructure
Tim Devine moves as AUNZ ECD to global chief invention officer. Plus, new global leads for strategy, technology, and transformation.
Oct 18, 2024
AKQA Group CEO Ajaz Ahmed resigns after 30 years
Ahmed founded the business in 1994. It was acquired by WPP in 2012.
Mar 20, 2024
Campaign Chemistry: AKQA founder and CEO Ajaz Ahmed
Ahmed talks about 30 years at AKQA and how the agency stays ahead of the curve.
Jun 15, 2022
Michael Houston named WPP US president as AKQA Group CEO takes over Grey
The longtime Grey leader will oversee the holding company’s largest market as Ajaz Ahmed takes over leadership of AKQA Group.
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