After working in energy, finance and luxury sectors across Europe and North America, Vanja founded BannComm. She was fascinated with the constant evolution and innovation of the communications sector, and decided to establish a firm that pushed the digital envelope.

Today, Vanja and her award-winning team have worked with some of the leading companies in culture, architecture, and technology. She focuses on building solid working relationships and aligning the agency with progressive ideas and services.

Vanja is a passionate champion of women and female entrepreneurs, earning recognition on multiple occasions by Women of Influence for the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards.

Dr. Ross received his PhD in Educational Technology from the University of Calgary in 2000, studying how adult learning characteristics such as learning style, personality, and subject matter knowledge impact eLearning program development. He has published his research in refereed academic journals, spoken as keynote speaker at prestigious educational conferences, and taught adult learning theory for over 12 years at Mount Royal University. He joins our team, bringing over 25 years of eLearning experience and numerous international awards for his work on user interface design and the online learning experience.

Adam is an experienced marketer, copywriter, and professional storyteller, with extensive experience delivering content and communications for top-level clients in both the B2B and B2C spaces. From social media, to website content, to CRM, to live-action video and animation, and beyond, Adam has produced work for clients including Mercedes-Benz Canada, RBC, Walmart Canada, HBC, and Manulife.

For Rick, the past 20 years have been varied and very rewarding. He has held numerous senior roles as Creative Director, Managing Director, Designer, Teacher and Public Speaker. Rick’s approach is collaborative and his passion is creating great work.

He has a keen interest in the way people think and act, which has been very helpful in navigating the new world of social media. More than ever, success requires working with stakeholders to clarify their needs, developing a focused solution and implementing on time and on budget. He believes personal interactions are the key to getting it right.

As Lead Developer, Jay is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of our web development projects, but also works closely with clients to make sure we have a clear understanding of requirements and business practices before proposing any kind of solution. Jay studied Philosophy at McGill University, then worked as a translator and teacher before turning to web development. He has over 15 years of experience planning, building and managing complex web CMS and ecommerce solutions.

As an award-winning design director & creative, James has been a driving force behind compelling brand experiences for more than 15 years. His ability to reach customers with carefully crafted designs and user experiences has enabled brands to achieve new levels of activation and engagement.

While his focus is primarily in branding, digital and creative strategy, James has an extensive skill set that includes motion design, writing, and sound design/underscoring. His desire to take on new challenges and acquire new skills has led him to be a cohesive influence for creative teams, enabling them to meet whatever new challenges confront them.

Jayan Gnanakumaran is a versatile visual designer specializing in eCommerce Design and User Interface Design. He has worked on both traditional and integrated marketing programs for a wide range of B2B and B2C industries.

Jayan also has extensive experience in front-end development, building from frameworks to creating HTML5 animations. Using these skills he is able to take a project from UX design (including research, wireframing, and prototyping) to the front-end development stage. (HTML/CSS/JS, etc.)