Categories: In-House
Wendy Millard RGD
Director of Design at Empire Life
Wendy Millard is the Director of Design at Empire Life, combining over 30 years of visual communication expertise with a proven track record in design management and creative operations.
A specialist in Workfront (Project Management) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, she is dedicated to optimizing in-house design workflows and transforming design operations into an integrated business ecosystem that drives corporate design excellence.
Her comprehensive approach bridges creative vision with business performance, encompassing design management, multi-touch point marketing and corporate governance. An industry advocate, Wendy serves as Vice-President of the Kingston School of Art (KSOA) and is a Past President of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD).
Roman King
Creative Director at Major League Soccer (MLS)
At MLS, Roman leads all league creative and shapes campaigns, consumer-facing marketing, narrative storytelling and visual direction to grow the game in North America.
His work centres on igniting cultural relevance, brand affinity and fan connection by bringing the sport to life for a new era of fans.
Previously, Roman served as the WNBA’s first Creative Director where he orchestrated its creative evolution and helped usher in a new era for the league — spearheading creative across advertising, design, brand marketing, storytelling, television and immersive experiences. His work included launching the league’s rebrand, the WNBA’s first short film We Are The W and the acclaimed “More Than Game” campaign in 2023. His work has been recognized by Ad Age, Adweek, The Business of Fashion, Communication Arts, the Clios, Ebony, Muse, MTV News, the Webby Awards, among others.
Prior to joining the WNBA, Roman held creative leadership roles at Rolling Stone, Philadelphia magazine and Condé Nast. He hails from the country roads of West Virginia, where he received a BFA (West Virginia University).
