AKQA Casa welcomes Manuela Rinzler as Managing Director

Manuela Rinzler joins the AKQA’s São Paulo leadership team alongside Renato Zandoná, who was recently named Chief Creative Officer for AKQA Latin America. Her appointment comes at a pivotal moment as AKQA embraces a new global structure, one designed to accelerate innovation and help clients navigate the next wave of transformation in the creative industry.

With a career defined by innovation and impact, Manuela brings a wealth of experience in building iconic, culturally resonant brands. She has driven impact and led repositioning efforts for global companies to forge groundbreaking partnerships that elevate relevance and cultural footprint across the region.

Manuela said: “It’s stimulating to take on this role amidst a technological leap and the numerous opportunities that will arise. AKQA Casa has consistently looked into the future, leveraging every tool to solve problems in inventive ways. We will continue this successful path using technology as a springboard for innovation, all while preserving human, creative, cultural and social perspectives that have always defined Casa.”

Manuela business and marketing expertise complements the creative leadership of Renato Zandoná, whose vision has helped position AKQA Casa as the most awarded agency in Latin America. Now as Chief Creative Officer for Latin America, Renato along with Manuela will develop transformative solutions that inspire audiences, deliver value and shape a more innovative and inclusive future.

Chief Creative Officer AKQA Latin America Renato Zandoná said: “Manuela’s background, strategic vision and ability to engage audiences are complementary to our creative ambition and extremely relevant for our team’s development. We aim to keep taking care of our talents while driving innovation and growth for our clients, creating impactful work at the intersection of creativity, technology and culture, which not only addresses business needs but also responds to the world’s constant transformations. Our vision is to strengthen our offerings in areas like customer experience and digital transformation, expanding our presence in key sectors such as technology and entertainment.”