Kate is the glue that holds the agency together. The vessel that keeps us all afloat. Whether you need someone to talk trashy TV with, engage in pyromaniac activity with or admire the colour coral with, she’s your woman.

Born in Yorkshire, Kate formalised her interest in proper northern banter (her words) with a degree at Manchester Met University. Ok fine, she studied fashion. And spent the next few years trying on shoes in northern Italy. An experience that left her quite particular about how they ought to fit. A real-life Cinderella!

Speaking of hard to please, there are a few things you should know before meeting Kate. Wine can’t be too sweet. Tea shouldn’t be too milky. And whatever you do, don’t be late. She gets hangry.

On a full stomach, Kate’s undying sense of curiosity inspires everyone in her midst to thrive. To look deeper. Think smarter. Shine brighter. It’s all part of her secret mission to topple the patriarchy, you see.

No one could have predicted Rick would end up managing a creative agency. At 4, he was a BMX champion. At 15, a ballroom dance instructor. At 22, a water-ski teacher in the US. Easily distracted, you might say. Luckily, his attention span grew when he stumbled into London’s world of branding. A few household names, million-pound budgets and global campaigns was all it took.

After returning to the motherland, he made the move from creative to suit. But he wears shorts during the week and lycra on the weekend. Exclusively. When he turned <age removed for vanity reasons>, Rick went into a frenzy and began running. (Hence the lycra). He claims he runs to Bruce Springsteen, but everyone knows he’s a Taylor Swift man.

Rick believes in the power of collaboration. The notion that good ideas can come from anywhere. And anyone. A discovery that’s forced him to recently admit that he can, in fact, be wrong. Sometimes. Maybe.

Before you see Paul, you will hear him. Because his laugh has this unique ability to penetrate walls, windows, anything really. And fill your soul with happiness.

When he’s not sending cackles around the studio, he’s busy leading our cohort of creatives together with Bianka. The two originally met at Swinburne University after he fled his country roots. They graduated together, did AWARD School together and remain inseparable to this day. No amount of studio seating plans can keep these two apart.

Paul likes to juxtapose his colourful work in the studio by living a life of monochromatic minimalism. Even Kevin, his miniature schnauzer (and the centre of his universe), is black.

Anyone who’s worked with Paul will attest to the abundance of optimistic energy he brings to the table. Regardless of the situation, he’ll create a positive environment that’s fertile ground for good ideas. Except if the situation is raisins. He hates raisins.

Born into a family of art directors, jewellery designers and architects, little Bee had little choice but to pursue a creative future. While most children were drawing houses and horses, Bee was designing client logos and product packaging in her parents’ design studio.

Holidays were no picnic either. Bee spent hers picking fruit, making sauerkraut and feeding chickens with her Oma and Opa. And it was in these precious moments that she learnt never to do anything half-heartedly.

Like chocolate, for example. Over the years, Bianka has carefully designed a program, including a strict running routine and lunches limited to peas and tuna. All in the name of maximising daily chocolate consumption.

Luckily for us, she applies the same work ethic to every project she touches at the thrillsTM. And as a result, every project she touches turns to gold.