Mesmerise Group
Andrew Hawken has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Andrew began their career as a Reporter at the Reading Evening Post, where they received training in reporting and worked as a general news reporter and Health Correspondent. After this, they joined the BBC as a News Trainee, where they gained experience in regional TV and local radio as a reporter and producer. Andrew then moved up the ranks at the BBC, working as a Today Programme producer and eventually becoming Assistant Editor of the Today Programme.
Hawken then joined MSN, where they held several roles including Head of Network Programming for MSN UK and Head of Network Programming for MSN EMEA. Andrew later became Editor in Chief of MSN US, where they were responsible for the MSN homepage and led a team of editors. During their time at MSN, they successfully shipped a major homepage redesign.
After MSN, Hawken joined Sky News as Editorial Director of the Online Product Group. In this role, they played a key part in building Sky.com as a major online player, launching new online sites, and improving the existing online offering. Andrew then became the Digital Director at Sky News and Director of Product before leaving the company.
Hawken also attended the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Programme at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Most recently, Hawken became the Chief Executive Officer of Mesmerise.
Andrew Hawken attended the University of Reading from 1980 to 1983, where they obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature.
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Mesmerise has a future-forward view on the impact that immersive technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability will have on how companies accelerate performance. Since 2016, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 companies to deliver transformative and immersive experiences that have empowered their enterprises and delivered on business goals. We’re prepared to address the biggest challenges facing organizations today – how to use AI in a responsible manner, what will the metaverse mean and how to meet sustainability goals. Our mission is to be the trusted guide for enterprises around the world to unlock the potential of immersive technologies and manage the opportunity and mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability – here and now – and for the future. We strive to create relevant experiences for the future that exceed the expectations of our clients and drive business results. Our commitment to innovation and risk management drives us to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.