Akil currently works at Facebook as Community Manager for Germany, Austria & Switzerland. He currently also serves on the Advisory Council for Hub Engagement & Growth of the Global Shapers Community.

As Member of the World Economic Forum Policy Group to #RenewEurope and other voluntary positions he was recognized in 2018 by the Forbes Magazine as 30 Under 30 in Europe and by the Capital Magazine as top 40 talents under 40 in Germany. In 2016 he was selected among the Top 100 Visionary Leaders Under 30 by the Real Leaders Magazine.

As Founding Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the lifestyle brand TamilCulture Germany, he empowers 2nd generation refugees and their children on a regional level. Internationally, he is a strong advocate for the Effective Altruism movement and a Member of the United Nations Association of Austria.

Akilnathan is one of the 50 most prominent German voices tackling the refugee crisis (Huffington Post), known for the impact he has made as an (online) activist. His raison d’être is to build a global culture of sharing and of spreading happiness, while taking a strong stand on refugees’ rights, equality and poverty eradication.