Rafael B. Elias

With a decade of experience, and well over 20,000 hours of direct industry and consulting experience, I bring a unique perspective and expertise to the Sparked team. As an experienced senior financial analyst and senior management consultant, I have worked to improve clients’ profitability, efficiency, and risk management measures across an array of international organizations, startups, and policy institutes. 

My particular skills in sustainability and renewables, and the metals and mining industry, have helped me advise growing firms ranging from early-stage startups to multinational companies. 

I thrive on meeting new people and working collaboratively to bring new ideas to life. Of course, as an islander – Caymanian by birth – no day is complete without a trip to the beach.

Keagan Gillies

As Head of Business Development, I’m the first touchpoint many of our prospective clients have with Sparked, and I enjoy representing our brand in this way.

My passion is digging into the individual needs of prospective clients, and tailoring a holistic approach to solving their biggest digital challenges. I take pride in forming relationships, building trust, and overseeing a smooth client onboarding process. 

I hold a degree in business studies and marketing, which has allowed me to understand the complexities of today’s marketing landscape. Prior to joining Sparked, I was a marketing specialist at a large healthcare company. I also completed a certification in Google Analytics and guest lectured on email marketing strategies.

I find the most joy when delivering an exceptional experience to our clients, and knowing that my work has helped them reach their business goals. Working with people has always been my passion, and striving towards solutions that help our clients optimize their strategies is what makes this worthwhile for me.

When not helping our clients, I’m playing hockey, watching hockey, and generally breathing everything hockey has to offer. Go Leafs!