Phid McAwesome

Phid McAwesome is an experienced marketing and influencer professional with a diverse portfolio. Currently serving as a judge for the AiMCO Influencer Marketing Awards and as a co-founder and Senior Marketing and Influencer Lead at Original Geek, Phid is actively involved in shaping the influencer marketing landscape. With a strong background in the gaming industry as a judge for the New Zealand Game Awards and a former ANZ Business lead at PTW, Phid has also co-founded the Morena Kawhe Coffee Company, focusing on premium coffee blends while supporting indigenous communities. Previous roles include Head of Goto.game, where brand relationships with major companies were cultivated, and founder of Hashtag ME, an award-winning podcast network. Education includes a diploma in web development and design and a national certificate in media studies and radio broadcasting.