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Lucy Shelley
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.

Ajaz Ahmed: founded AKQA in 1994

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