Kiyon Samavat

Kiyon Samavat is an experienced professional in the creative and digital marketing sectors, currently serving as Awards Engagement Lead at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity since November 2022. Prior to this role, Kiyon held the position of Client Services Director at RD Content from April 2021 to November 2022, overseeing account handling and creative planning for major brands including EY and Facebook. Kiyon's background also includes roles as Digital Account Director and Senior Digital Account Manager at Positive, where strategic work spanned various industries such as hospitality and energy. Kiyon founded tripped, a consulting firm focusing on music and technology, and served as Managing Director of Paper Thin Records Ltd., a record label established in 2013. Kiyon's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communication from the University of Nottingham, along with impressive A Level achievements and GCSE results from East Barnet School.