Akito Hirata

Akito Hirata is an experienced marketing and social media professional currently serving as the Director of Social Media at Armis since June 2025. Prior to this role, Akito held various positions at Macquarie Group from June 2017 to May 2025, including Associate Director and Senior Manager of Social Media, where responsibilities encompassed campaign execution, lead generation analysis, and content management across multiple platforms. Additional experience includes a Communications and Sponsorships Specialist role at Cuscal Limited and a Marketing Coordinator position at Thomson Reuters, focusing on campaign launches and event coordination. Akito began a career in marketing as a Marketing Associate at CIRCLE, contributing to communications strategy and brand management, and also served as a Communications Specialist at The Scots College. Academic qualifications include an MA in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Global Business and a BA in Communication, with a focus on journalism, from the University of Technology, Sydney.