GET TO KNOW US
Our VALUES
We’re called Zambezi because, like our namesake, we’re adaptable and strong.
Our people are PEOPLE before they’re “ours.” You are protected, respected and connected here.
Zambezi is an organism, not an org chart.
We draw our inspiration from culture. In the unexpected places, obviously.
Our client partners are just that: partners. We win by solving their problems.
We believe in compassionate candor. We’re hard on the work but not each other.
We’re not just welcoming of diversity — we demand it. What makes us all different makes us all better.
We believe in the power of extraordinary ideas. So it’s okay to be just okay — just not here.
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%
13%
9%
10%
63%
1%
PACIFIC ISLANDER
PARTNERSHIPS
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WHAT WE’RE MADE OF
The people BEHIND THE NAME

Principal + CEO
Jean Freeman

President
Laura Stayt

Partner + Chief Creative Officer
Gavin Lester

Founder
Chris Raih

Partner + Head of Content
Alex Cohn

Head of Strategy
Matt Babazadeh

Partner + Chief Media Officer
Grace Teng
