Agatha A. Appleton-Sas Email and Phone Number
CURRENTLY ON A BREAK FROM SOCIAL MEDIA INCLUDING LINKEDIN (STARTING APRIL 2023)Digital Inclusion | Social Impact | Entrepreneurship | International Development | Creative StrategyWith over 14 years of experience delivering innovative and impactful content across online and offline channels, I have a proven track record of connecting with stakeholders through high-quality interactive content and campaigns, and developing innovative strategies. My recent work includes economically empowering women entrepreneurs through digital inclusion programmes, developing communications and creative strategies for UN agencies (UN Women and the International Trade Centre), and the private sector, as well as building regional partnerships.For UN Women I have designed and managed regional communications and digital inclusion initiatives, partnering with organisations like Ant Foundation ('Together Digital' Programme) and LinkedIn ('LinkWomen' Programme). Through these partnerships, I have facilitated the cultivation of digital, soft, and employability skills for women, and facilitated access to digital skills, markets and finance for women entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific region. Previously I worked at The International Trade Centre (ITC) - a UN and WTO joint agency. In 2020 I've developed and delivered a digital upskilling programme for SheTrades in the Commonwealth, called 'Effectively Pivot to Digital', to women-owned businesses and business support organisations (BSOs) from Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. In 2022 I've been additionally running an 'Online Presence and Digital Communication' programme under the SheTrades Accelerator initiative for women-owned businesses and BSOs in Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. These initiatives have built the digital and creative capacity of over 2,200 women entrepreneurs and contributed to profits exceeding $6 million.I have also co-founded RÅN studio - a creative and digital consultancy studio, specialising in online thinking and digital communication. I'm always interested in new ways to communicate digitally and creatively while also particularly looking out for projects that create social good. Let's make a positive difference together.
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Market Engagement | Strategic Partnerships Manager (Asia And Africa)Gsma FoundationLondon, Gb -
Market Engagement Manager | Strategic Partnerships (Asia And Africa)Gsma Foundation Jun 2024 - PresentStrategic Partnership Lead on Disability Inclusion in Asia and Africa, with a particular focus on promoting and integrating Assistive Tech.As part of a dedicated global team within GSMA, Mobile for Development Foundation leverages mobile technology to drive innovation and deliver sustainable, scalable development solutions in emerging markets.• Digital Inclusion Strategy: Spearheading initiatives to enhance mobile and digital access for persons with disabilities, focusing on removing barriers and increasing engagement across Africa and Asia.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Building and managing strategic partnerships with mobile operators and digital service providers to advance global inclusion efforts. -
Partnerships Communication Specialist | Private Fundraising & Partnerships (Asia-Pacific Portfolio)Unicef Aug 2023 - Jun 2024Geneva, SwitzerlandSee our corporate partners: https://www.unicef.org/partnerships/corporate/our-partnersTogether, we're delivering transformational results:• 356 million children under 5 benefited from programmes to prevent malnutrition in 2022.• 37.9 million out-of-school children and adolescents accessed education in 2022.• 39 million people provided with water, sanitation or hygiene services in humanitarian emergencies in 2022.• 977.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered during the pandemic through COVAX, led by UNICEF.• 25.2 million children and caregivers provided with community-based mental health support in 2022.• 4.5 million children living with disabilities reached with inclusive programmes in 2022.We offer multi-year relationships that have an impact, with ongoing guidance and support from our expert teams to ensure continuous alignment with your goals.We are the curators and data owners of seven of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, providing access to the world’s metrics for progress.We work with governments and world leaders to innovate and operate at a global scale, bringing positive change to entire countries and continents. We have more than 75 years of proven experience in creating sustainable impact across 190 countries.We focus on the world’s biggest problems, improving the lives of the most vulnerable children with a proven track record of success.When you invest in children, you invest in everyone. What would you do with a partner who impacts the lives of billions, accelerating the SDGs? Imagine playing a role in sustainable change for generations. Imagine changing humanity's course with your experience and ambition. Let’s shape the future: https://www.unicef.org/future -
International Consultant, External Relations: Partnerships And CommsUn Women Aug 2022 - Aug 2023Asia-PacificI joined UN Women as an External Relations consultant, working between three offices of UN Women China in Beijing, UN Women India in New Delhi and the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand.In the United Nations system, UN Women is the only entity solely dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Women’s economic empowerment is a strategic priority of the organisation. Throughout the world, UN Women provides normative and technical guidance to UN Member States, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral partners, and civil society organisations on promoting women’s economic empowering and women’s equal economic rights.Women's Economic Empowerment is at the heart of all I do. I have designed and managed regional communications and digital inclusion initiatives, partnering with organisations like Ant Foundation ('Together Digital' Programme) and LinkedIn ('LinkWomen' Programme). Through these partnerships, I have facilitated the cultivation of digital, soft, and employability skills for women, and facilitated access to digital skills, markets and finance for women entrepreneurs in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, I have facilitated a digital inclusion roundtable series with representatives from leading global organisations, fostering knowledge and ideas exchange. My proficiency in digital inclusion has enabled me to contribute to the success of the programmes I have been involved in. -
Co-Founder & Project ManagerRån Studio Jan 2018 - Aug 2022London, United KingdomEstablished and managed, alongside Robert Appleton-Sas, RÅN creative and digital consultancy studio to enable brands to effectively communicate their message and identity online. Includes building and maintaining client relationships, end-to-end management of projects to deadlines, hiring and managing key creatives on an ad-hoc basis, and working to set budgets.As a female founder I'm keen to connect with other women who run businesses. OUR STUDIORÅN studio is a creative and digital consultancy studio established in London by Robert and Agatha A. Appleton-Sas. We specialise in online thinking, digital inclusion and digital communication which is human-centred.RÅN enables businesses and organisations to effectively communicate their message and identity online. We provide help with digital pivoting, campaigns, digital strategy, branding and online presence consultancy as well as content development. OUR SERVICESOnline Communication, Digital Transformation/Digital Pivot, Digital Human-Centred Strategy, Creative Strategy, Content Creation/Production, Educational Webinars and Workshops, One to One SessionsOUR STORY We have spent a combined 12 years working within the film industry and have delivered creative content for productions that range from independent films to large scale studio films. Our clients include Universal Studios, BBC Films, Working Title, Film4. After working closely with the marketing and publicity teams we now share all we've learnt.At RÅN we thrive whilst building online communities being guided by the humane tech and human-centred approach. We also produce social awareness campaigns. We have been trusted by London Design Festival, Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts de Lausanne, York City Council, the University of the Arts and UK charities. In 2021 we completed a digital transformation of the Horta Museum in Brussels, Belgium. -
International Consultant, Digital Inclusion & Creative StrategistInternational Trade Centre Sep 2021 - Apr 2022Geneva, SwitzerlandWith the support of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), SheTrades Accelerator is a programme for women entrepreneurs in the Apparel, Accessories, and Home Décor sector and business support organisations (BSOs) from Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. It aims to support income generation and job creation for women-owned businesses (WOBs) and their community by:- strengthening the business support ecosystem to better support the growth of women's economic empowerment initiatives and activities- increasing the competitiveness of women-owned businesses- creating new market linkages and business opportunities for women-owned businesses in the sectorSheTrades Accelerator Programme is part of the Global Project Cultural and Creative Industries commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) that aims to strengthen the framework conditions and the ecosystem of the creative industry, as well as improve the employment and income opportunities for those working in the cultural and creative industries in the partner countries by promoting entrepreneurial, digital, creative and technical skills through training programmes.My focus within programme is on 'Online Presence and Digital Communication' which I deliver through webinars and workshops for women-owned business and business support organisations in each country. I also run a series of one to one mentoring sessions directly with women-owned business from each country. -
International Consultant, Digital Inclusion & Creative StrategistInternational Trade Centre Jul 2020 - Mar 2021Geneva, SwitzerlandThe International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). The SheTrades in the Commonwealth project aims to facilitate the participation of women-owned businesses in international trade and increase job creation in Commonwealth countries, over 2200 women-owned businesses from Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria are part of the programme. MY ROLEI have been selected as a digital strategist consultant for the SheTrades in the Commonwealth digital activities in Textiles and Apparel. I planned, facilitated and delivered the following programme:Effectively Pivot to Digital - the programme aims to empower female founders in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria to communicate their brand and develop exceptional experiences for their customers on online platforms and social media.It consists of detailed webinars, accompanying workshops and one to one mentoring sessions that cover topics ranging from effectively running the business online, developing the social media strategy and visual brand, maximising reach on social platforms and best ways to communicate online and directly with consumers. The webinars, workshops and one to one sessions also aim to provide tangible tools for businesses to take control of their own creative direction to stand out in the online competitive market. DELIVERABLESWebinars and Country Specific Interactive Workshops (Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria) Build the capacity of 2200+ export ready women entrepreneurs to ensure that they are quickly prepared to digitally interact with international buyers and retail consumers. One to one mentoring sessionsFor 20 businesses with export experience, provide guidance to deliver content that best addresses the local, national, and international market. Ensure the businesses have the tools and clear direction for maximising sales. My programme supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals by empowering women.
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Film Publicity35Mm | Film On Film Sep 2009 - Dec 2019United KingdomEnlisted by respected UK film companies such as Universal Studios, BBC Films, Working Title and Film4 to produce engaging still imagery for both print and online, against agreed priorities and budgets. My work continues to be featured in national and international newspapers and magazines, as well as on posters, billboards, banners across the cities world-wide and the Oscars ceremony.• Worked closely with multi award-winning directors to establish desired aesthetic• Managed end-to-end film photography production from visualising to realising end result• Coordinated and directed subjects such as actors, successfully negotiating as necessary• Managed and coordinated production of Electronic Press Kits (EPK) including interviews with cast, directors, producers and wider crewServices included collaborating with award-winning directors: Andrea Arnold, Joanna Hogg, Clio Barnard and Tom Hooper, Andrew Haigh, Kevin Macdonald, Francis Lee, Sebastián Lelio, Brady Corbet.And actors: Kate Winslet, Eddie Redmayne, Saoirse Ronan, Ben Whishaw, Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Robert Pattinson, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Tom Holland, Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtney, Kaya Scodelario, Josh O'Connor and George MacKay.Selected publications of work include:The New York Times, The New Yorker, Der Spiegel, Financial Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, Tatler, Vogue UK, Dazed Digital, Interview, AnOther, Vice, Esquire, Time Out London, Boat Magazine, Huck, Little White Lies
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FounderA. By Agatha A. Apr 2016 - Sep 2019London, United KingdomA curated online store, designed to bring hand-crafted products inspired by the outdoors to a cosmopolitan audience. The store celebrated craftsmanship and featured hand-crafted sterling silver jewellery and hand-printed silver gelatin photographic prints. The A. store also added a range of hand-knitted jumpers which were made in collaboration with a community of women in the Carpathian Mountains in order to support the local community and revive the heritage craft.Conversion through e-commerce, online presence and pop up events. -
Founding Photo And Fashion EditorOh Comely Magazine Dec 2010 - Jan 2013London, United Kingdom / Paris, FranceOne of the founding editors of Oh Comely (now Oh!), a women’s bimonthly magazine available in 1,000+ UK retail outlets (incl. WHSmith) & 18 further countries (50K readers per issue). The magazine’s unique philosophy was to be a true advocate for women, without artificiality or body perfectionism. While responsible for photography, also had major impact on content strategy, art direction and partnership building.• Directed all aspects of photo shoots from initial concept to execution; communicated pre-production details to all crew members, ensured alignment with magazine objectives, vision and business goals• Monitored production team’s assignments and fielded any scheduling issues and risks• Managed long term planning with editorial team and other departments• Engaged with creative and editorial team to ensure deadlines are met during each phase of the production process and that the creative and brand guidelines are followed• Built and maintained good working relationship with PR agencies and contributors • Art directed and photo edited the entire fashion and beauty section, liaised with editorial team leads to review work – prepared and approved page layouts that carried out the magazine's visual or graphic style• Took marketing initiatives; developed partnerships, prepared packages for tailored advertising • Overhauled fashion section (increasing from 6-20 pages) and front cover, delivering exceptionalfeedback from readers citing originality and accessibility• Discovered and supported upcoming talent – photographers, designers, models, creatives• Interviewed creatives for the magazine’s printed features, as well as contributed to the magazine’s online presence, and actively participated in the social media strategy to promote the magazine
Agatha A. Appleton-Sas Skills
Agatha A. Appleton-Sas Education Details
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Production Design Course (Six Production Design Essentials) -
Fondation Robert De Sorbon (Paris)Les Cours De Civilisation Française De La Sorbonne -
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Fine Art, Sculpture
Frequently Asked Questions about Agatha A. Appleton-Sas
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Agatha A. Appleton-Sas works for Gsma Foundation
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Agatha A. Appleton-Sas's current role is Market Engagement | Strategic Partnerships Manager (Asia and Africa).
What schools did Agatha A. Appleton-Sas attend?
Agatha A. Appleton-Sas attended Ucl, London Film School, Fondation Robert De Sorbon (Paris), University Of The Arts London, University Of The Arts London.
What skills is Agatha A. Appleton-Sas known for?
Agatha A. Appleton-Sas has skills like Leadership, Social Media, Remote Teamwork, Public Speaking, Community Engagement, Change Management, Educational Workshops, Digital Transformation, Online Communication, Digital Strategy, Capacity Building, Women's Empowerment.
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Agatha A. Appleton-Sas's colleagues are Daniel Wang, Seyni Malan Fati, Gilvandro Neto, Lorenza Teururai, Kavit Majithia, Christy C., Simon Hutchins.
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