Sam Rowlands is a Multi-awarded Creative Lead and Art Director at AKQA, an international creative and innovation agency. Originally from a farm outside a small community in rural Australia, Sam has progressed her career to an international level. 

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She has worked with many local and global clients, such as Gucci, Nike, Toyota, and Tourism Australia, just to name a few. Her work has been recognised on the world stage, including at the Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show and Webbys. With a wealth of experience, Sam has also served as a judge at leading award shows across many categories, including creative excellence, innovation and visual storytelling. 

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Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sam mentors numerous female creatives, offering guidance and support in navigating the male-dominated industry. As the visionary founder of Pink Chip, an investment initiative challenging investor bias against female leaders, Sam is dedicated to enlightening businesses and investors about the economic power of having women at the helm.

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The launch of Pink Chip and its US index on International Women's Day in partnership with UN Women has delivered exceptional performance. Backdated for over three years, the Pink Chip US Index has outpaced US benchmarks like the S&P500 by over 80%. Featured in renowned publications such as Forbes, this milestone marks just the beginning of Pink Chip's journey toward challenging bias against female leaders.

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Sam has been on the path to creating Pink Chip for over 4 years; you can see more about