HAMZA AKHTAR
Account Executive
HAMZA AKHTAR
Account Executive
Hamza is a dynamic and results-driven account executive with international communications experience and a passion for storytelling. From developing comprehensive strategies to creating impactful content, Hamza has developed an in-depth understanding of strategic communications and media relations.
As an Account Executive, Hamza has a proven track record for writing and placing thought pieces in top tier outlets like The Hill and The Washington Post and driving engagement across platforms for a number of issue and brand focused organizations.
In his previous roles, Hamza has honed his skills in marketing, business development and branding, working in hospitality and the nonprofit sector in his hometown of Islamabad, Pakistan.
When not strategizing PR campaigns, Hamza enjoys keeping up with latest industry trends, geopolitics, playing music and fashioning himself as an amateur film critic.
WHY HAMZA BELONGS IN THE ROOM
He brings a diverse perspective to ROKK.
While politics and current affairs are his bread and butter, Hamza regularly engages in thoughtful discourse focusing on the arts, film, global politics and social justice, bringing a more generalist but nuanced approach to the table.
He’s a results-driven communications strategist
Hamza has spearheaded and executed a variety of successful campaigns with tangible results like earned media placement in top tier outlets like the Wall Street Journal and NPR and securing retweets from relevant policymakers and members of Congress.
He’s a team player.
Hamza has had the opportunity to work in a multitude of teams, including working on an independent film production, being a part of several team based research projects at college, while also playing in musical ensembles for over 6 years. Collaboration, communication and empathy are at the heart of being an effective team member for Hamza.
GOOD TO KNOW
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Curb Your Enthusiasm, Succession, Game of Thrones (minus the last season!)
Loves cooking food from his home country, playing guitar whether at home or at a gig, and thoroughly enjoys board games of all types.
Hamza has met 2 Oscar winners, Russell Crow in New York, and hosted Sean Penn in his family restaurant in Pakistan.