KATHERINE HAMILTON

Founder & CEO

Katherine founded Devon in 2005, thus making 2025 the year that will witness the firm celebrating 20 years as Canada's Leading Communications Agency. In addition to having an impeccable reputation she is widely known, and thus sought out for, her integrity, style, deep industry knowledge and her sheer dedication to excellence in everything she does.

 

LAUREN MUGFORD

Vice President

Lauren, in addition to being both the organizational engine and the calm centered leader we all need, is the heart and soul of the agency. She takes tremendous pride in the teams' work and is deeply committed to building a culture that is centered around trust, respect and success. Lauren is deeply respected by both the team and her client partners, and her determination combined with unmatched industry expertise and experience make her simply indispensable in every regard. 

 

NICOLE MACHARACEK

Account Director

Nicole brings a joy for client service and storytelling to Devon that is rare and remarkable. She is the epitome of a people person and combines that love and curiosity for the human experience to everything she does. Not to mistake that sunny disposition however, with a lack of steely commitment to getting the job done. Nicole leads with compassion and will follow up with a work ethic built on grit, grace and creativity. She considers her job a gift and we, and we are not alone, would say the same about her.

 
 

ANDREW GRIMBLY

Account Manager

Andrew, in addition to being simply superior in every aspect of client service, brings a deep understanding of current culture to Devon. A self-professed 'culture addict' , he is passionate about staying on top of and attuned to any and all trends relevant to the industry of client focus and his creativity when approaching any strategy is unmatched. Simply put, he will stop at nothing to uncover the very best approach, program, partner or plan for every piece of the business he touches.

 

LEAH OAKLEY

Office Coordinator

Leah is a high-quality human and an exceptional teammate. She is essential to the success of each and every client program that is executed at Devon and genuinely cares about every step of the process. Leah firmly believes in the 'extra mile' and is a widely respected member of the team and a huge contributor to the culture of kindness, collaboration and excellence at the agency.

 

Bhavya Sharma

Creative Strategist

Meet Bhavya, a creative strategist with a passion for all things digital. From leading marketing campaigns and crafting data-driven strategies to managing social media and dabbling in design, she's done it all with flair. She excels at helping brands break through the noise, leveraging every tool in her creative arsenal. Her global experience gives her a unique perspective, allowing her to add a personal touch to everything she does. Outside of work, you’ll often find her painting, sketching, or drawing inspiration from the world around her.