Laura is the CEO and Design Director of RUN Aotearoa, a women-led creative agency she founded in 2008.She is an accomplished entrepreneur who has founded and led several innovative companies and creative ventures. Her career began as a graphic designer, and she launched her first company at the age of 19.Laura's expertise lies in her ability to marry creative innovation with commercial objectives, resulting in award-winning brands and campaigns that not only captivate meaningful engagement but also deliver tangible outcomes for clients.Committed to cultural connection and uplifting Indigenous voices, Laura embodies the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, advocating for diversity and transformative change within the creative community and beyond.Laura has been globally awarded, having received recognition for her work at:• Cannes Lions• D&AD• Spikes Asia Grand Prix• NZ Best Design Awards• Fast Company Innovation Awards• B&T Women Leading Tech Awards• Campaign Asia-Pacific Women to Watch• AXIS Awards• AGDA Design Awards• Indigo Design Awards• Ad Stars• Award Awards• Communication Arts Design Awards• Creative Pool• WOLDA Design Awards• PANZ Awards• Westpac Business Awards• NZ Marketing AwardsShe is on the Marketing Association board in Aotearoa New Zealand, and has served as a jury member on industry awards including: Spikes Asia, One Club Young Guns, Best Design Awards, AXIS Awards, NZ Marketing Awards, Young Enterprise Scheme (YES), Pride in Print, and B&T Women Leading Tech Awards.Not one to do things the conventional way, Laura's dedication to cultural diversity, women's rights, and sustainability fuels her drive to help create a more just and equitable world.
Listed skills include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Photography, and 46 others.