Who We Are

{Position} Design & Innovation

{Company} PWC

{Country} U.S.

{Linkedin} lesterangela

{Bio} Angela is a strategic force at the intersection of design, business, and technology. As a leader in PwC’s innovation practice, she helps global organisations reimagine how they work, think, and grow. With deep expertise in human-centered systems, service design, and digital strategy, Angela brings clarity to complexity and turns ideas into impact.

{Position} CDO

{Company} Mettle

{Country} U.K.

{Linkedin} alasdair-scott-uk

{Bio} Alasdair brings decades of hands‑on expertise in interactive design, digital innovation, and emerging technologies. As Chief Digital Officer at Mettle and co‑founder of ZAPfactor, he’s shaped multi-platform experiences that bridge creativity with technical precision

{Position} CCO

{Company} Cheil

{Country} Germany

{Linkedin} rrudolf

{Bio} With over two decades in digital and brand experience, Roland leads award-winning creative across Europe. Known for blending strategy with bold execution, he builds immersive, high-impact platforms for global brands.

{Position} Founder

{Company} Bloqs

{Country} U.K.

{Linkedin} arnaud-nichols

{Bio} Arnaud is the driving force behind BLOQS, London’s leading open-access factory for makers, designers, and entrepreneurs. He’s redefining urban manufacturing through scalable infrastructure, economic impact, and a radically collaborative model.

{Position} CEO

{Company} Becoming

{Country} U.S.

{Linkedin} florenceshaffer

{Bio} Florence blends strategy, systems thinking, and design to lead digital transformation at scale. With senior roles at Estée Lauder, Burberry, and Matterport, she’s shaped global operations across tech, luxury, and innovation. She’s now guiding organizations through her own venture, Becoming Co.

{Position} Leader

{Company} IMAGINE

{Country} U.S.

{Linkedin} mark-lyra-324b7

{Bio} Mark is a seasoned leader in energy transition, with expertise in driving sustainable change across industries. With a track record of pioneering initiatives, he has led high-impact projects that blend innovation with sustainability, advancing the future of clean energy and decarbonization strategies.

{Position} Brand Strategy Lead

{Linkedin} gilllinton

{Bio} Gill is a seasoned brand strategist with a sharp eye for crafting bold, authentic identities. Drawing on her extensive experience in fashion and digital branding, she leads Insurgent’s brand evolution, merging creativity with data-driven insights to shape standout strategies that resonate and disrupt.

{Position} Head of Business Strategy

{Linkedin} florenceshaffer

{Bio} Florence blends strategic foresight with operational excellence to drive Insurgent’s growth. With a rich background in tech and digital transformation, she shapes our business direction, aligning vision with execution to fuel innovation, scalability, and market impact.

{Position} Head of Design

{Linkedin} cyrusvantochwood

{Bio} Cyrus is a visionary design leader with decades of experience driving creative excellence at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and user experience. With a proven track record of shaping bold, transformative brand experiences, he leads Insurgent’s design efforts to create powerful, future-forward solutions that resonate globally.

{Position} Connection Lead

{Linkedin} karim-newton-52101b19a

{Bio} Karim is a connector, blending culture, innovation, and community. With a background in music and creative consulting, he fosters ecosystems that unite creatives, brands, and investors. At Insurgent, he cultivates collaboration and purpose, ensuring our work resonates with authenticity and impact.

{Position} Head of Product Services

{Linkedin} antonljunggren

{Bio} Anton is a product strategist and designer with extensive experience in creating user-centric solutions across consumer tech, health, and sustainability. With a proven track record at PepsiCo, BioLite, and frog design, he leads the development of impactful, market-ready products at Insurgent.

{Position} Fund Manager

{Linkedin} wladimiro

{Bio} Wladimir is an experienced fund manager with a strong track record in identifying and nurturing high-growth opportunities. With expertise in venture capital and early-stage investments, he applies a hands-on approach to drive value and impact, guiding the strategic direction of Insurgent’s investment initiatives.