GET TO KNOW US

Our VALUES

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We’re called Zambezi because, like our namesake, we’re adaptable and strong.

02

Our people are PEOPLE before they’re “ours.” You are protected, respected and connected here.

03

Zambezi is an organism, not an org chart.

04

We draw our inspiration from culture. In the unexpected places, obviously.

05

Our client partners are just that: partners. We win by solving their problems.

06

We believe in compassionate candor. We’re hard on the work but not each other.

07

We’re not just welcoming of diversity — we demand it. What makes us all different makes us all better.

08

We believe in the power of extraordinary ideas. So it’s okay to be just okay — just not here.

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TAKE BIGGER BITES.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & CULTURE

Proudly Independent,

WOMEN-OWNED

We love people. We love their differences, their voices, their experiences, and their opinions. Everyone who's here belongs here. We work hard to make sure they know it. And we work even harder to make sure they feel it.

GENDER IDENTITY

WOMEN 61%

MEN 39%

NON-BINARY 0%

RACE / ETHNICITY

4%

Multi-Racial

13%

BLACK

9%

ASIAN

10%

LATINX

63%

WHITE

1%

NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER
PACIFIC ISLANDER
As of Oct 2025

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WHAT WE’RE MADE OF

The people BEHIND THE NAME

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Principal + CEO
Jean Freeman
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President
Laura Stayt
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Partner + Chief Creative Officer
Gavin Lester
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Founder
Chris Raih
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Partner + Head of Content
Alex Cohn
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Head of Strategy
Matt Babazadeh
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Partner + Chief Media Officer
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Head of Finance & Accounting
Brian Berri