As Co-Executive Creative Director, Carl is renowned for delivering groundbreaking visual work in design, digital media, and immersive technologies. His storytelling blends live action, animation, and creative technology, creating pioneering work for brands like Nike, EA, Riot Games, and Verizon.
Ben is Mayda’s co-Executive Creative Director and was one of the chief architects of the revolutionary BLACKBIRD®, the world’s first virtual car. He has a long history of award-winning work in direction, innovation, design, and VFX. Ben uses all the tools in the chest and has created magical worlds for brands such as Cartier, Microsoft, Google & IBM.
Barry is Mayda’s Managing Director. An experienced commercial business leader, he has held executive positions in industry-leading advertising and entertainment companies, working with blue-chip brand advertisers and globally recognized entertainment IP spanning television, music, fashion, and sports.
Zu is Mayda’s Executive Producer, leading Mayda’s client experience and engagement. An accomplished executive producer, Zu has over twenty years’ experience delivering award-winning work for clients across advertising, technology, and entertainment.
As SVP of Creative Partnerships, Lydia nurtures relationships with Mayda's roster of clients, partners, and collaborators. With a background in top-tier advertising agencies, she excels at cultivating meaningful partnerships, driven by her trademark empathy and optimism.
As Director of Operations, Mike oversees Mayda’s day-to-day operations, supporting its global network of creative, technical, and production partners. His extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams in global production studios, along with expertise and interest in metaverse, blockchain & other emerging technologies, Mike provides the operational and technological foundation for Mayda’s success.
As part of the Creative Partnerships team, Hope fosters client relationships and expertly shepherds projects from brief to wrap. She focuses on partnership management and creative production for special projects. Hope’s experience spans multi-year creative technology development, strategic brand positioning, and multimedia commercial projects.
As Executive Producer, Ian is as passionate about design & motion as he is curating and managing teams to craft best-in-class projects. Ian brings over 15 years of experience in advertising and the global design community, working with some of the world’s leading brands and agencies to produce captivating content for the likes of Al Jazeera, Adidas, BBC, PlayStation and Spotify.
As our Director of Finance, Heather oversees all commercial and financial operations at Mayda. With a background that includes leading finance teams in both global corporations and early-stage companies, Heather brings a wealth of experience across various creative industries to her day-to-day management of Mayda's financial strategy and operations.
Henry is an award-winning Creative Director whose work spans multiple design disciplines. His approach, rooted in classical design principles and contemporary trends, simplifies complex ideas across mediums. Henry has crafted elegant executions for brands like Samsung, IBM, Rolex, and EA Sports.
As Brand Designer at Mayda, Jamie brings a fresh perspective and a diverse creative toolkit. With experience in marketing and campaign work, branding, 3D modeling, animation and VFX, she is a versatile and adaptable designer. Jamie's enthusiasm for embracing challenges makes her a valuable asset in the ever-evolving world of design and creativity.
Jay is Mayda's Senior Motion Designer, with a rich background spanning broadcast, titles, film, and advertising. Jay excels at transforming intricate concepts into engaging visual narratives. His multidisciplinary experience allows him to craft compelling designs that resonate with audiences, making him a valuable contributor to any creative project.
As Director of Production, Georgie leads Mayda's growing production team across all facets of the company; branded content, creative technology and entertainment. With extensive experience in linear and immersive content production, Georgie has collaborated with iconic brands like Cartier, Lexus, Verizon, and Samsung.
As a Designer at Mayda, Sam brings a diverse skill set to the table, blending CGI, VFX, and Graphic Design with his love for Practical Computing. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to craft visually stunning motion and design pieces. Whether working in advertising, music, or installations, Sam strives to infuse rhythm, exploring new technologies and push the boundaries of software.
With over a decade in Production, Sinead’s background in Interactive and Experiential production has seen her specializing in large-scale events, immersive installations, and complex technical executions. A keen interest in bringing Design and Technology together, she loves seeing niche briefs come to life and solving production challenges, working with global brands and clients such as Samsung, The Olympics, EE and McDonalds.
Danika is a Producer at Mayda, with a passion for transforming creative visions into reality. Her innate problem-solving abilities and love for the production process set her apart. With a diverse portfolio spanning commercials, music videos, short films, social content, cinematics, real-time animation, and VR, Danika's ability to anticipate team needs is invaluable to every project she tackles.
Anastassia is a 3D Designer with a deep passion for cinematic and exploratory work. Fascinated by the synergy between art and technology, she brings a unique perspective to her creations. Drawing inspiration from her fine art background, Anastassia blends rich textures with purposeful concepts, influenced by her surroundings, experiences, and a love for exploration and emerging technologies
