Ayesha Shehryar

Ash Shehryar has a diverse and extensive work experience in the creative and marketing industry. Ash began their career as an Interactive Designer at Aspirant Technologies Inc, where they developed branding and logo identities, analyzed and implemented visual designs and flash animations, and created interfaces for online media. Ash then worked as a Senior Art Director at Biggs|Gilmore, designing a responsive site for Kimberly-Clark and receiving multiple awards for projects with clients such as Kellogg's, Kimberly Clark, Premera Blue Cross, and Pfizer.

Ash later joined Kellogg Community College as an Advisory Board Member, where they provided guidance on curriculum, equipment, and new technologies and facilitated opportunities for top students to enter the industry. Ash then joined VML as an Associate Creative Director, leading projects for clients including Kellogg's Canada, Ford, and Crystal Cruises and designing a successful digital campaign for Tazo Iced Tea. Ash then moved to The Integer Group as an Associate Creative Director/CD, managing a team of art directors and overseeing projects for Fortune 500 companies such as Kellogg's and P&G. Ash won several awards for their work on promotional campaigns during their time at this company.

After that, Ash served as a Creative Advisor at Innovation Pavilion, providing creative advice from 2016 to 2018. Ash then joined Wunderman Thompson as Head of Creative/Creative Director, directing a team and leading a front-end development team. During their time at Wunderman Thompson, Ash transformed an underperforming creative team and ensured successful client deliverables.

Ash's experience also includes their role as Creative Director|Head of Marketing Services Department and Social Media at Golden Peak Media: Creative Enthusiast Network. In this position, they built the in-house creative and marketing department, managed multiple brands and projects, developed processes and workflows, and set the strategic vision for the entire department.

Most recently, Ash founded Pronto Media Group, an AI-powered video generation SaaS startup, where they served as the Founder and Chief Product Officer. Ash led the entire product development cycle, working closely with the team to ensure the platform met the needs of target customers. Ash also collaborated with the marketing team to create effective messaging and branding. The platform has since become a game-changer in the video production industry.

Throughout their career, Ash has honed their skills in working with emerging technologies, such as AI and blockchain, and has won numerous awards for their creative work and successful campaigns.

Ash Shehryar has a diverse education history. In 1995 to 1999, they attended the National College of Arts where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design. Following this, from 2003 to 2004, they studied at the University of Sydney, earning a Master's degree in Multimedia Design. In terms of additional certifications, Ash Shehryar obtained a certification in Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour from the London Business School in July 2022.