MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP PROFILE


Global Staff: 237
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP (MCG) is a full-service global digital marketing and advertising agency, with a focus on live events and innovative brand experiences. Our agency operates in major markets worldwide, including Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris, and Berlin, ensuring that our clients have access to top-tier strategies, talents, and market insights in every global region.

Global Office Locations

  • Los Angeles Office:
    8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States
    Staff:

    • Samantha Drake – Regional Director, North America

    • Chris Bryant – Creative Director

    • Leslie Walker – Senior Account Manager

    • James Parker – Studio Head of Photography

  • New York Office:
    495 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, United States
    Staff:

    • Amanda Collins – Regional Director, East Coast

    • Michael Hunter – Head of Strategy and Planning

    • Sara Turner – Director of Client Services

    • Liam Evans – Executive Producer, Events

    • Rachel Hogue – Chief Operating Officer

    • Jonathan Alexis – Chief Financial Officer

    • Zalexandra Keef – Public Relations Director

  • Tokyo Office:
    1-5-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 150-0001
    Staff:

    • Hiroyuki Suzuki – Founder and CEO

    • Yuki Watanabe – Director of Operations, Asia

    • Takeshi Kondo – Senior Marketing Strategist

    • Mai Tanaka – Project Manager

  • Seoul Office:
    540-1 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
    Staff:

    • Jihoon Kim – Regional Director, South Korea

    • Minji Park – Head of Talent Partnerships

    • Eunji Lee – Creative Strategist

  • London Office:
    Suite 320, 50 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8EA, United Kingdom
    Staff:

    • Oliver Thompson – Regional Director, Europe

    • Emily Davis – Head of Branding

    • Thomas Ford – Digital Marketing Lead

  • Paris Office:
    19 Rue Michel le Comte, Paris, France
    Staff:

    • Claire Dupont – Regional Director, France

    • Jean-Luc Picard – Head of Creative Operations

    • Isabelle Martel – Senior Event Producer

  • Berlin Office:
    GARAGE 127 Coworking, Kantstr. 127, 10625 Berlin, Germany
    Staff:

    • Lukas Meier – Regional Director, Germany

    • Anna Fischer – Digital Campaign Manager

    • Karl Hoffman – Director of Content Creation

Company Summary
MAKAIO CREATIVE GROUP provides a diverse range of marketing and creative services, offering clients a seamless blend of digital marketing strategies, advertising expertise, and live event production. MCG’s global reach ensures that clients receive tailor-made solutions that work effectively in local markets while maintaining a consistent global brand message.

Financial Partners (Banks):

  • United States:
    Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Los Angeles Branch;
    JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., New York Branch

  • Japan:
    Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Shibuya Branch;
    Mizuho Bank, Aoyama Branch

  • South Korea:
    Shinhan Bank, Gangnam Branch;
    Hana Bank, Sinsa-dong Branch

  • United Kingdom:
    HSBC Bank PLC, Eastcastle Branch;
    Barclays Bank, London Central Branch

  • France:
    Société Générale, Paris Central Branch

  • Germany:
    Deutsche Bank, Berlin Mitte Branch

Leadership Team

  • Hiroyuki Suzuki – Founder and CEO

  • Samantha Drake – Global Chief Operating Officer

  • Oliver Thompson – Global Head of Strategy

  • Yuki Watanabe – Director of Operations, Asia

  • Claire Dupont – Director of Marketing, Europe

  • Lukas Meier – Director of Creative Services, Europe

  • Amanda Collins – Regional Director, East Coast

  • Rachel Hogue – Chief Operating Officer

  • Jonathan Alexis – Chief Financial Officer

  • Zalexandra Keef – Public Relations Director

  • Michael Hunter – Head of Strategy and Planning

  • Sara Turner – Director of Client Services

  • Liam Evans – Executive Producer, Events