A true global citizen, Vikas was born in the U.S. but spent the majority of his youth in India.  He moved to the United Kingdom for graduate school, where he earned his MA in international marketing from the University of Nottingham in 2006.

Vikas began his marketing career at DISH International, a leading multicultural television provider in the U.S where he successfully strategized key international marketing campaigns, working on innovative new business initiatives such as the International VOD offering and new product launches. Vikas was part of the 3-person team that successfully negotiated and acquired global/international content rights for sports (cricket, soccer) and entertainment (launching over 50 international channels).

As the Chief Growth Officer at MIKADO, Vikas is focused on delivering success for all stakeholders:  clients, employees, and partners. He is responsible for building the foundation of each campaign, mining cultural insights, leading research studies, and crafting data-centric solutions across multicultural audiences and international markets.

Passionate about travel, when he’s not at work, Vikas can be found hopping on a plane to a new foreign destination or driving to a new city to experience all that the local culture has to offer. An avid reader, Vikas also enjoys diving into books about cultures and philosophy, and completed his 200-hour YTT Yoga certification in 2017.

Born to an Indian immigrant family in France, Sandrine graduated with a degree in International Management from the ESSEC Business School in Paris and went on to earn her MBA from the University of Colorado, Denver in 2007. Prior to founding MIKADO International in 2010, she had the distinct honor of working in marketing and leadership roles for global organizations such as Merrill Lynch and Dish Network in various countries including France, Germany, India, and the U.S. where she successfully developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Throughout her personal and professional journeys, she has helped raise awareness about minority representation and is actively championing the #DiversityIsNow movement.  Sandrine’s passion for diversity and her work at MIKADO has earned her notable accolades as an authentic ambassador of the empowered ethnic woman. In 2019, she was recognized as one of 50 outstanding Asian American leaders.

When Sandrine is not strategizing the next big international multicultural campaign for global brands like Unilever, Lipton, Knorr, Xfinity/Comcast at MIKADO or creating an inclusive, responsible and supportive work environment for her peers (a diverse group including working mothers) to excel in, she is busy being a mother to two beautiful girls.

She is a self-confessed foodie and a regular contributor to wine and culture blogs. In her spare time, she enjoys sampling cuisines from the vast assortment of restaurants Denver has to offer and exploring the history behind the various wine regions of the world.

Sandrine is fluent in four languages – French, German, Hindi, and English – and is currently learning Spanish and Sanskrit.

A Colorado native and a third-generation Japanese American, Brooke earned her BA in Fine Arts and Graphic Design from Colorado Mesa University in 2000.

Prior to joining the MIKADO team as Chief Creative Officer in 2013, Brooke spent eight years spearheading Moneygram International’s multicultural design efforts and also worked on creative strategy and execution for DISH International (a leading multicultural TV provider in the U.S.), Walmart, MasterCard, General Mills, and others.

At MIKADO, Brooke can be found leading creative efforts, conceptualizing consumer-centric campaigns for its many diverse audiences and media types, and although English is her spoken language, has done work in over 20 languages through her career. She is an expert at adapting mainstream brand stories within the construct of cultural nuances while honoring brand standards and driving optimal results for MIKADO’s portfolio of global clients.

Brooke is a busy mom of 2 who enjoys spending time at home with her family and pets, tending to her plants, and raising chickens.

A first-generation immigrant who has been residing in the United States for almost 30 years, Jeannie is a seasoned marketer with over 20 years of experience working in advertising roles that spanned multiple industries including media outlets, corporate marketing, and advertising agencies specializing in CPG, telecom/healthcare services and financial/insurance industries for global brands and Fortune 500 companies such as Unilever, DISH (or Comcast), AXA Financials, and New York Life.

At MIKADO, Jeannie uses her passion to help immigrants feel at home anywhere in the world to inform her role, where she formulates data-driven marketing campaign strategies to build brand awareness, drive new customer acquisition, and deliver a seamless and optimal user experience for partner brands.

Outside of her working life, Jeannie is a true foodie who loves to cook new, global recipes for her 2 children, a boy, and a girl.

Jeannie was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 2007, which she credits for keeping her motivated and enthusiastic about the work she pursues.  Besides English, Jeannie is a native Chinese speaker (both Mandarin and Cantonese) and can write in both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Shweta earned her MA in Media Studies with Media Management specialization from The New School, New York in 2007 and has recently completed Google Foundations Of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce and Google Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing Certifications.

A strategist, relationship builder, and negotiator, Shweta has extensive Global Marketing and Business Development experience across diverse ethnic and cultural environments. Shweta has worked extensively to develop strategies to launch OTT services worldwide including negotiating parentships with TV networks.
With over 10+ years of experience in marketing and media sales, Shweta specializes in B2B and B2C marketing, developing pricing strategies, managing budgets and drive revenue growth. She has launched successful multi-channel campaigns and driven brand penetration in local as well as global markets.

As Account Manager, At MIKADO Shweta specializes in South Asian media strategy and leads community partnerships nationwide.
Outside of work, Shweta loves to travel and create craft and art with her little girl.

Based in Los Angeles, Brittany is a Brand Strategy leader recognized for building startups and leading impactful pro-social initiatives. Recognized by Forbes and Yahoo!, she is known for her approach to brand development and team leadership. Brittany possesses a broad skill set covering filmmaking, entertainment, media, and agency work. Brittany has committed her career to diversity and inclusion, bringing a wealth of experience in AAPI and multicultural marketing.

Brittany is currently the Director of Account Strategy & Editorial at MIKADO International. Her previous stints have been as Head of Brand & Experiential Officer at Saigon Broadcasting Television Network, where she led the development and launch of their streaming platform, helping SBTN become a pioneer in diasporic Vietnamese television. She also worked at Netflix as an International Originals Producer, leading creative strategies for Asia Pacific Original content. Apart from her corporate roles, she has run a creative agency and partners at two brick-and-mortar restaurants.

Brittany currently sits on the board of the Asian Business Association Los Angeles, continuing to champion multicultural marketing initiatives and ensuring every campaign she touches is as inclusive as it is impactful. Brittany is a mother of one child, a wife, and she is fluent in both English and Vietnamese languages.

Monique is a Canadian artist. She has over 20 years of design & production experience with a Certificate of Design from the University of Emily Carr. Monique has worked freelance as a Senior Designer & Production Artist mainly in the Natural Health industry for companies such as: Natural Factors Vitamins, SISU Vitamins, The Natural Products Group Ltd. (a design firm catering to US based natural health product companies), and Garfinkel Publications.

She has experience in branding, websites, marketing collateral, annual reports, packaging, illustration, social media and more. She recently moved back to Canada after spending 7 years in Mexico running a dog rescue while working remotely.

Monique joined MIKADO as their Creative Production Artist where she continues to use her design and technical skills to ensure everything goes to press correctly.

Outside of MIKADO, Monique enjoys her side-line business creating pet portraits. She is a vegetarian who loves all animals, nature, walking, wildlife photography, illustration of all types, travel and making new friends.

Rami is a first generation Jordanian Canadian and Sr. Motion Artist at MIKADO. He is bilingual, speaking both Arabic and English.

With over two decades of experience across different countries and cultures, Rami visualizes and brings any story to life with his outstanding motion graphics, 3D lighting, and motion chopping skills. He has spent his time working on big and small clients such as: Marvel Studios, Aramco, Lipton, Mercedes-Benz, Saudi Post, Tecno Mobile, GreenBerry Coffee and The Saudi Investment Bank. Rami is always on the move to take any design to the next level.

Outside of work, Rami is an avid Star Wars and Star Trek fan and enjoys playing squash in his free time.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, I’ve lived and worked across five diverse countries – Switzerland, Portugal, Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada. A native and trilingual individual proficient in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Motivated by my passion for travel and diverse cultures, I pursued a degree in Hospitality Management at the University of Derby, graduating with first-class honors. My academic journey reflects my commitment to excellence.

My professional journey includes roles in luxury hotel chains like Marriott and Hilton, along with account management experience in the largest translation company. I’ve had the privilege of working with notable clients such as NISSAN, L’oreal, Novartis, Edelman, New Balance, JP Morgan, and more, providing me with valuable experiences.
Driven by a love for exploration, I’ve visited over 35 countries and am excited about exploring new continents as my next step!

Currently serving as the Account & Social Community Manager at MIKADO, I am dedicated to maintaining exceptional client and social community relationships. In this role, I leverage my global background and extensive client experience to bring a unique perspective to marketing strategies.