On Friday 20 June, we celebrated EO Day 2025 – a moment to reflect on what employee ownership means to us as a practice, and how it shapes our future.

From our studios in London, Guildford, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Singapore and Amsterdam, our teams came together for a shared event that spanned time zones and perspectives. It was a celebration of people, ownership and possibility – and a reminder that our strength lies in collaboration.

The day began with breakfast in our UK and Amsterdam studios, and an afternoon welcome in Singapore, before we joined virtually for a global session filled with insight and energy. We were honoured to welcome Mark Agnew – polar adventurer, team leader and motivational speaker – whose keynote challenged us to rethink what’s possible when we commit to a common goal. His story of endurance, teamwork and self-belief struck a powerful chord with our teams.

Mark was joined by Sam Stevens and Elizabeth Akamo from our EO Committee for an engaging Q&A, exploring the parallels between leading an expedition and building a future-focused, employee-owned business. Their conversation made it clear: shared ownership gives us a platform to be bolder and more ambitious together.

This theme was picked up in a thought-provoking discussion led by Craig Goddard and Helen Taylor – both members of the EOT Committee – who asked: “As owners of a successful business, how can we evolve to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence?” It was a question that sparked reflection across the studios, and one we’ll continue exploring as we look ahead.

EO Day isn’t just a date in the diary. It’s a reminder of what we’re building – together – as a creative, committed, employee-owned practice. Thank you to everyone who joined the event, both in person and online, and to the teams behind the scenes who brought it to life.

You can find out more about the national EO Day initiative here.