Sachini Imbuldeniya and Darren Smith are the co-founders of House of Oddities (HOO) – an independent creative and PR agency where being a bit “odd” is kind of the whole point. As two-time GOLD winners at the Campaign Agency of the Year Awards, they’ve built a home for the misfits, the rule-breakers, and anyone who’s ever felt a little out of place in “traditional” agency life. Turns out, different thinking doesn’t just stand out – it actually works.

As one of the 0.01% of women of colour to own a creative agency, Sachini was also crowned CEO of the Year at the Campaign Inspiring Women Awards (no big deal), and together they’ve attracted a roster of brands who aren’t afraid to shake things up, including Tony’s Chocolonely, Sport England x This Girl Can, Butternut Box, NSPCC, Childline, Oddbox and more.