Portland, Oregon, United States, January 2025 – Katje Chiller has been promoted to Chief People Officer at AKQA, where she will lead the company’s global people strategy, talent development, and workplace culture initiatives.
Before stepping into this leadership role, Katje Chiller served as Head of People, Americas at AKQA for over five years, where she was responsible for people strategy and HR leadership across multiple regions. Prior to that, she held the role of HR Director at AKQA, contributing to the company’s talent management, employee engagement, and leadership development programs.
Earlier in her career, she served as Chief Talent Officer at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, where she led HR operations, talent acquisition, and leadership development for over three years. She also held HR leadership positions at Doremus, BNP Paribas, and St. Joseph Hospital, specializing in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and workforce development.
About AKQA
AKQA is a global design and innovation company, employing over 5,500 professionals across 30 countries. Recognized as Digital Agency Global Network of the Year in Campaign’s 2023 Global Agency of the Year Awards, AKQA continues to set benchmarks in the industry, earning accolades like Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Digital Craft (2023) and 22 Cannes Lions awards in 2024, including Grand Prix for Design and Glass.
With a focus on innovation, digital transformation, and cutting-edge design, AKQA is committed to fostering a creative and inclusive workplace, making it one of Newsweek’s Top 10 Most Loved Workplaces in 2023.
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