New York, NY — AKA announced today the promotion of Kaila Stokes to Group Account Director, marking her third promotion in under five years and reinforcing the agency’s commitment to growing bold, business-driving client leaders from within.
Since joining AKA, Kaila rose through the agency from Project Manager to Account Supervisor and Client Services Director. She quickly built a reputation for leading integrated work with precision, deepening client partnerships, and helping drive growth across AKA’s arts, attractions, and sports portfolio.
In her new role as Group Account Director, Kaila will lead a select group of client relationships, guiding campaigns from strategy through execution in close partnership with AKA’s Business Intelligence, Media, and Creative teams.
“Kaila is an outstanding and deeply committed leader,” said Kevin Bradley, Senior Vice President, Arts and Culture, AKA US. “She brings sharp strategic instincts, strong client judgment, and the ability to move complex work forward with clarity and confidence. Clients trust her. Teams rely on her. This promotion reflects the positive impact she brings to AKA every day.”
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue advancing ambitious, integrated work for our clients,” said Kaila Stokes. “AKA’s 16+ years of getting people to go places creates a powerful advantage for the brands and organizations we serve. I look forward to deepening our partnerships and helping shape continued growth across the categories we lead.”