Talented, idiosyncratic and
knowledgeable, expert and diverse
– we are proud of our people.
Here is one of their stories:

“From A to B in 16 years.

I joined The Brand Union after 16 years of creative roles at advertising agencies in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Shanghai.  At the mid-point in my career I wanted the opportunity to be much more strategic – to create, design and build original brands and ideas versus simple advertising.

“An ad agency creative is meant to be a generalist – someone who can tell a compelling story across a range of different media.  But really it’s mainly about the ad, the TV copy, the campaign, “the work”.  The value is always short-term and ephemeral.  How many great ads do we remember from brands or products that no longer exist? Great advertising can never save a poorly defined, lacklustre brand.

“My role at The Brand Union gives me an opportunity to be much more “creative”  That is, as a brand designer, I’m fundamentally involved in creating the very essence of the brand, product and essential consumer experience.  I’m not constrained to a 30 second script or a single page – rather I’m inventing an idea and experience based on genuine consumer insight and business intelligence.

“I’m also lucky enough to live in a place – China – where I get to see the world change every day.  New buildings, new technologies, new cities – all happening at an incredible pace.  I guess in my own small way I’d like to help our clients here create and sustain the kind of brands that capture the spirit of this place.”

Juan Tan is Creative Director for The Brand Union China.

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Gary Bryant

by alexparr December 13, 2010

General Manager
Johannesburg

I currently head up the operations side of the Johannesburg office in South Africa.

My previous role was heading up the strategy division and I retain some client responsibilities in this practice area. My previous experience is strongly weighted towards the financial services sector having completed work across both retail and investment banking operations in SA, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt. I have worked across most industries across the African continent and maintain a special interest in Brand Architecture. It’s a crucial area often overlooking and not clearly understood by clients.

My previous employment experience came from the client-side, with Unilever in their ice-cream category, working across category management, key accounts and brand management. I hold a Bachelor of Business Science in Marketing and Economics and an MBA and remain a lifelong student of life.

Outside of working hours you’re likely to find me drinking wine, cooking (normally with wine), cursing on a golf course, out running a marathon, writing, enjoying the splendour of TMBCW (The Most Beautiful Country in the World = South Africa) or trying to see as many of the other (not quite as beautiful as SA) countries in the world (often in search of wine)!

Laura Taylor

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Head of Business
Dev. & Marketing,
Worldwide & London

After joining the London team in 2006, I moved to Worldwide in 2007 to manage new business, marketing and special projects across the network. During this time I was part of the team responsible for the global re-branding of Enterprise IG, now The Brand Union. After two years in this role I transferred to Dubai as New Business Director for the Middle East region. In January 2011, I came home to London as Head of Business Development and Marketing for both the London and Worldwide operations.

I’ve worked in marcomms for over 15 years both client and agency side, having worked at Carat, Warner Home Video, Ogilvy, ITV Digital, JWT, Mother and Freud Communications.

I am passionate about food (both cooking and consuming) and love nothing more than a lively dinner with great friends, great food and plenty of wine.

Iain Webster

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Executive Client Director
Doha

Since joining The Brand Union in January 2008, I have led projects for Abdul Latif Jameel, NSCSA, Sorouh, Abu Dhabi Ports Company, ADBIC, Emaar and Dubailand.

I have a Master’s in Marketing and have 15 years’ agency experience: eight years in the UK at agencies including Arc and The Marketing Store, working on Coca-Cola, Maxxium, Scottish Courage, Seagram, Whyte & Mackay, Royal & SunAlliance and Reebok, and seven years in the Middle East. I had four fulfilling years at Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai, where I was Group Account Director and headed up Saatchi & Saatchi Design. I led the teams that launched Mall of the Emirates and Grosvenor House, winning EFFIES Awards for ‘best brand launch’ in 2006 and 2007. Other clients included Red Bull, DUBAL, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Le Royal Meridien.

I love exploring great cities, inspiring design, playing with my children, tennis, football, snowboarding and golf.

Sue Daun

by alexparr April 21, 2011

Worldwide Head of
Brand Experience
London

I am a passionate motorcyclist with a love of the luxurious – perhaps not a great mix, but when beauty, technological mastery and desire come together the journey is always a fascinating experience.

For the last 18 years I have been on a quest to find new, relevant and engaging ways to tell a brand’s story. Utilising every media, channel and touchpoint, I work with an eclectic team of creative experts who blend strategy and creativity to conceive relevant and effective brand experiences for our clients. My involvement with our global network of offices provides a broad perspective on a variety of segments and enables me to provide an international perspective for my clients.

Clients include: Bank of America, Canon, Samsung, Vodafone, SABMiller – Pilsner Urquell, Airtel, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Motorola, Shell, Intel, JTI, and rebranding of Enterprise IG to The Brand Union.

 

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Engagement Strategist

by alexparr January 10, 2012

London

Engagement is a core part of The Brand Union’s strategy offer and we work with major international clients such as Sony, Henkel, Unilever and SAP, to name but a few

Engagement is not a new phenomenon; companies get it intellectually,they’re just not very good in the execution of it, and therefore struggle to get their stakeholders to champion their brand.

We are looking for someone to join our strategy team as a Engagement Strategist who wants exposure to global companies and projects, is inspired by working for a cosmopolitan company, and is passionate about brands.

Duties of the role include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Developing innovative and practical solutions/ campaigns to tackle clients’ needs
  • Taking a lead role in engagement projects
  • Developing and nurturing both senior, and junior, client relationships
  • Facilitating workshops and events with senior clients
  • Helping evolve our point of view

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate must be educated to degree level (or equivalent), with significant experience in brand engagement, and be able to demonstrate leadership of engagement work. Previous experience working in an international context and with major clients would be advantageous.

In addition, we are looking for someone who is:

  • A clear and creative thinker
  • Proactive
  • Patient and persistent
  • A team player
  • Eager to challenge team members thinking in order to grow and strengthen ideas
  • Gutsy, grounded, curious, and inspiring – the core values of The Brand Union
  • And finally someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously

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Annette Herzel

by alexparr April 21, 2011

Design Director
Hamburg

Hi, Annette here. My great passion is letters in all shapes. During the past years I have created lots of handmade alphabets. Additional to this addiction I am a Royalist (in a country without a kingdom). In the daytime I am Design Director in the department of product branding at The Brand Union Hamburg. Specialising in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals brands, I have developed numerous packaging designs. Among them are brands within Emmi, Mars, Unilever, Kraft Foods, Queisser Pharma, Coca-Cola, Olympus and Wella. In addition, throughout my career I have had extensive experience in CI projects and as a children’s book illustrator.

After studying graphic design and illustration in Muenster, I worked in Essen at the agency ‘verb’ and then went on to found my own agency – 10MY – with four partners. My career in packaging design began in 1997, when The Brand Union was called Windi Winderlich Design.

 

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Client Services Director

by alexparr January 19, 2012

Dubai

Experienced Client Services Director? Then read on....

Are you a talented Client Services Director with experience in the Middle East?

The Brand Union Dubai is looking for an experienced Client Services Director with at least 10 years experience gained either with an agency or client side (or both) with a passion for branding and communications and experience across a range of industries.

You’ll need the confidence to manage challenges / expectations externally and internally and present ideas and concepts with conviction to clients.

You’ll be pro-active, dedicated, organised, willing to go the extra mile, flexible, resourceful and open-minded and bringing intelligence and imagination to complex brand problems . You’ll provide inspirational team leadership and demonstrate an excellent understanding of brands and their creative development.

Arabic language ability and Middle East experience is a distinct advantage.

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Jie Ni Liew

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Designer
Singapore

I am the only female designer in the Singapore office, well taken care of by four other designers in the creative team. Although I’m less than a year old in branding, I’m constantly learning and enjoying my work.

I love illustrating and go pretty crazy over well-designed books and notebooks. I’m proud to say I’m an author-cum-illustrator of a published book named Choi! Touchwood. I’m thankful that TBU has been supportive of me all this while. Cheers!

Toby Southgate

by alexparr April 21, 2011

Managing Director
London

I’m lucky enough to have seen most corners of the globe since I joined The Brand Union at the end of 2007. Working with clients and colleagues across the network is a vital component of our culture, and one of the real joys of being a part of The Brand Union.

I originally joined the business to open our office in Abu Dhabi, working closely with Hermann and the Middle East team. I spent 2010 with Rob and Richard in New York, helping to manage the integration of Ogilvy’s BIG and Brouillard, JWT’s corporate advertising business, into The Brand Union. And in January 2011 I returned to London to lead our UK business.

No two days here are the same. You might work with a beverages brand one day, a financial services institution the next, and a global telco in between. Truthfully, there’s never a dull moment. Bring it on.

 

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3D Designer

by alexparr January 19, 2012

Dubai

Talented 3D Designer? Apply within....

Are you a designer with 3D design skills living in the UAE? The Brand Union Dubai is looking for 3D designer for an immediate start.

You should hold a Diploma/Bachelors degree in Interior Design / Architecture / 3D Design, have more than five years’ experience in industry and possess a great range of design and communication skills. Specifically:

Key Skills:

Fast and proficient IT in 2D and 3D CAD: Mac & PC, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Freehand & MS Office.

  • 3D and 2D software including 3D’s Max, V-Ray, Mental Ray, SketchUP, CAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects & Cinema 4D
  • Excellent Communication Skills: enjoy working in both team environments and independently.
  • Research Skills: Strong commercial awareness and experience in catalogues searches.
  • Understanding of 3D construction and materials.
  • Conceptualization: Ability in freehand visualization
  • A good Knowledge of Building Regulations, DDA regulations & CDM

In this role you’ll be responsible for

  • Liaising with Clients & contractors on a daily basis.
  • Ensuring preparation & checking of all working drawings for final issue.
  • Conceptualisation in the form of initial sketches & working within a design team to create a full & concise presentation document, paying close attention to details.
  • Project Management.
  • Briefing team members on key design / Graphics / 3D model / Visualisations

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Mark Lloyd

by alexparr April 21, 2011

Creative Director
London

I was born and raised in a south Wales valley and come from several generations of a coal-mining family. From an early age I enjoyed drawing and painting, and my love of art led me to pop art and Andy Warhol who inspired me with his take on popular culture and the role that every-day consumer brands have in peoples’ lives.

After four years of studying graphic design I was lucky enough to work for the leading design agency of the time, Michael Peters and Partners. Working there reinforced a love of branded packaging design and like Andy I did get to work on an iconic Campbell’s brand, V8 Juice.

Subsequently, I have worked at a number of top London design agencies and even created one myself. It’s great to have turned a pastime into a career and to have been involved in persuading consumer choice around the globe, with the leading brands I have helped create, reposition and refresh.

 

Hayley Kane

by alexparr April 20, 2011

Designer
London

Hi, I’m Hayley and I began my time at The Brand Union after a successful stint on the student bursary scheme. Plucked fresh from my degree at University College Falmouth in 2008, I quickly moved up the ranks from junior to mid-weight designer in just over a year.

My time here so far has seen me play a key role in the JTI team, having worked on both the Glamour and Sobranie brands. My time on this account has given me a truly diverse breath of experience, with work ranging from packaging and identity design through to events and above-the-line campaigns. In 2009, I was lucky enough to travel to New York and co-ordinate an event for the Glamour brand. This involved escorting eight excitable eastern European girls around the Big Apple for a ‘shopping trip of a lifetime’.

Outside of the studio, I have a fascination for baking and an obsession with Liverpool FC.

 

 

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General

by alexparr May 6, 2011

London

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Dan Ellis

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Creative Director
Singapore

Hi, Dan here. I’m a Sydney boy, shipped off to Singapore over four years ago and never looked back.

Currently I head the creative teams in Singapore and Indonesia, busy creating and transforming brands across the region at lightning pace with thunderous results.

I’m often asked, ‘So, do you like Singapore?’ Yes, I do, but what I love most is living in South East Asia. The people, the pace, the culture and the food … oh how I love the food!

Chandana Roy Chowdhury

by alexparr December 14, 2010

Studio Manager
Dubai

I joined The Brand Union in May 2007 when it was Enterprise IG. My role with The Brand Union has evolved the same way the company has evolved through these years. I have had an opportunity to work in various roles within the organisation from client services, traffic, admin and production.

With a diploma in Electronics and Telecom from Karnataka University, India, I started my career in sales and marketing. I then moved into advertising in 2004 in Dubai with Concept Today and was responsible solely for the launch of the Postcard Millionare project in Dubai. This was followed by a year in an advertising agency where I led client services before moving to The Brand Union.

I am Indian-born and was raised in the Andaman Nicobar Islands. With a love for language, I can fluently converse in Hindi, Bengali, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Nepali. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, and love reading books and listening to music.

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Senior Designer

by alexparr September 23, 2011

London
Creative flair and a top notch portfolio? Read on...

In this role you’ll drive ideas and innovative thinking at a senior level, create multiple concepts for new assignments and be able to think laterally and in the abstract to help tease out the qualities and the essence of the brand.

You’ll:

  • Meet clients with relevant colleagues to discuss business objectives and creative solutions
  • Liaise with design and production teams to ensure continuity of quality delivery
  • Be a team member and point of contact for any relevant design issues
  • Execute ideas flawlessly
  • Construct clear and convincing presentations for internal and client purposes
  • Present work to clients confidently
  • Develop, test and implement ideas across a range of applications
  • Ensure that work in progress is to the highest standards
  • Accurate archiving of all data and back up of all files
  • Meet agreed deadlines and where necessary advising of late delivery
  • Assist in the preparation of the case study to a high creative standard
  • Assist in the budgeting and assessing of the most appropriate partners/suppliers
  • Support junior members of the team to understand the brief, the role and the assignment deliverables
  • Assist Directors and designers in the team to fine tune each others ideas
  • Share previous experience and learning with members of the team

To be successful you’ll need:

  • Fluency in the use of relevant design software
  • Awareness of emerging trends in design
  • Relevant technical expertise (2D, 3D, etc)
  • Sound technical knowledge across production, print and digital media.
  • To be confident and articulate
  • Creative flair
  • Good knowledge of material and production processes that are key to delivering quality solutions.
  • Good presentation, time management and project management skills

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Graham Hitchmough

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Regional Director
ASEAN

My career to date has taken me from London to Singapore, via Thailand. Every step of the way – including Ogilvy & Mather London, WCRS, Coley Porter Bell and Blue Marlin – has been the result of a little bit of planning and a lot of luck, and has resulted in the opportunity to be involved with countless great people, great work and great brands.

Now happily in Singapore, I am still surrounded [made to look good] by great people and am enjoying having a front row seat as Asian brands take on the world.

Céline Dérosier

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Managing Director Consumer Branding
Paris

I completed my education at CELSA. I worked for four years with a market research company, specialising in product innovation, where clients included Unilever, Kraft, AGF, Henkel and France 2. I then worked for eight years at Added Value Paris (marketing consultancy).

After qualitative research I became Director and worked on numerous French and international projects, particularly on brand positioning assessments and brand building projects (Intercontinental, Accor, Boots, Scrabble), on strategic brand extensions and international innovation projects (Levi’s, Campbell, Bel, BPI Perfumes, Pommery), and customer service (Air France). I joined The Brand Union Paris in 2004.

I am now Managing Director Consumer Branding, leading the project management team, reinforcing strategic marketing and dedicated to innovation development. For six years I have led the international innovation development of Bel (Middle East, Japan, China). I also work a lot for Henkel, Heineken (Desperados, Pelforth), Pernod and Mars Ice Cream.

Two things that I love are: travelling and enjoying life, in all dimensions.

Verena Lettau

by alexparr September 16, 2011

Client Director
Hamburg

As a Client Director at The Brand Union Hamburg, I’m responsible for our major client Mars including food and pet brands. From our Hamburg office we are responsible for the design of the European packs. We work hand-in-hand with the client regarding all strategic and brand management issues. It’s more than a client-agency alliance. It’s a fabulous partnership based on a mutual trust which has been built up over many years.

Before I joined the Hamburg office in the beginning of 2011 I worked for international agencies such as TBWA , DDB, Grey and Scholz & Friends. Through my experience in classic advertisement and design I understand the importance of combining the different tools such as brand building and creating integrated 360° concepts. To get more inspiration for my work I do several sports and having played handball for over 15 years I’ve developed quite an assertiveness.

I like to look upon my work from an angle of a sportswoman – this is why I take every project as a unique tournament pushing myself for excellent performance. I challenge myself and my team to win these competitions in order to achieve the best possible results in the market for our clients.

Sarah Scott

by alexparr April 21, 2011

Client Manager
Cape Town

Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a client manager with over three years’ experience in strategic brand management and client relations. Prior to working in an agency, I was on the client side as a part of the Nedbank brand team and worked across the national positioning and brand promotion for the bank.

I graduated my B.Comm Marketing Honour’s (Cum Laude) from the University of Johannesburg, and was very fortunate in that I was selected during the third year of my studies to participate in a six month international scholarship in Sweden. I made many friends from all over the globe in the little town of Jönköping, and was able to experience international marketing trends and culture.

When not at work you can usually find me in a shoe shop or dining out with friends and family. I also enjoy dancing, reading and photography.

Simon Parkinson

by alexparr December 14, 2010

Design Director
Dubai

I have been with The Brand Union since 2008, working on creating branding solutions for an inspiring range of regional clients including Sorouh, ADPC, Mauzan, ALJ, NSCSA and Khalifa Ports Industrial Zone.

I graduated from Central Saint Martins and worked in the music, fashion and arts industries, with clients including MTV, Virgin Records, Sony, Nike, Adidas, Levi’s, CAT, Deutsche Bank and Orange. Highlights include working with Coldplay, The Chemical Brothers and the photographer Nick Waplington.

My current passion is stand-up paddle boarding and I enjoy getting out on to the open ocean as often as possible. I am married with two children and we love exploring the region, embracing new countries, cultures and cuisines. We have just returned from a trip through Vietnam and Cambodia where a personal highlight was eating deep fried tarantulas. Other interests include typography, snowboarding, tennis and scrabble and I am inspired by independent film, music, photography, fashion and design.

Elke Pietzch

by alexparr October 26, 2011

Consultant Director
Hamburg

Hello, I am Elke.

Being the Consultant Director at The Brand Union Hamburg, I’m responsible for our key clients such as Henkel or Emmi.

Before I joined the strategic department at the Hamburg office I worked for Kellogg’s and Procter&Gamble. As an international product manager I was in charge of new product development, creating marketing concepts, as well as leading major brands.

As I understand brand building to be the merger of heritage and vision, I took initiative and created the TBU trendmarks tool, observing the markets around the world with a huge trend-team in Hamburg to create one-of-a-kind trend forecasts for our clients.

I have experience that is the combination of young devotion, the spirit of acquainting knowledge and the long time operational background in creating innovative and sustainable projects. That’s why I love to push young talent and encourage them to develop leadership skills.

Martin Cadwallader

by alexparr January 31, 2011

Senior Digital Designer
London

A degree in philosophy, an interest in literature, a background in children’s publishing, an album available in HMV and a single played on Radio 1 qualify me as The Brand Union London’s Senior Digital Designer.

Here I mainly like to create motion graphics of various kinds, but I also like to dabble in corporate brand design and really anything else I can get my grubby hands on. My influences are The Ramones, Rabelais and René Descartes.

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General

by alexparr September 23, 2011

Worldwide Office (London)

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Dave Brown

by alexparr April 20, 2011

Director of Consumer Branding
Worldwide

I am the Chairman of our UK business and Global Head of Consumer Branding. I am client champion for a number of our key global accounts, including 10 of Reckitt Benckiser’s 17 power brands. Committed to mobilising and connecting our network, I have developed bespoke Brand Union methodologies to understand the value of visual brand equity and trend mapping.

Although not keen to admit it, I have over 27 years of brand design agency experience. In 1992, I founded the product branding agency, Brown Inc, part of the Added Value Group, which merged with The Brand Union in 2002.

I have a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design and am an executive member of the Marketing Society and D&AD. I have also won several DBA IDEA awards.

I’m a passionate chef, trumpet player and painter and my other interests include scuba diving and inventing stuff, including the next-generation Mushy Pea.

Sandie Jacob

by alexparr December 13, 2010

Designer
Paris

I love culture, art, travelling, but more than anything, talking to people and sharing experiences. I grew up and lived mostly in France, but I’ve also lived and worked in Italy and in India.

I’ve been a toy designer, a pattern designer, a jewellery designer, a photographer and now I’m a designer (mostly packaging of course) at The Brand Union Paris.

Otherwise, I’ve travelled a lot in Asia (I’ve been 10 times to Thailand) and a bit in Australia and Africa. I love the Asian way of life, and more than anything, the sun. I’ve really enjoyed life and now I’m enjoying it with you!

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Design Director

by alexparr September 23, 2011

London
Can you lead a team to inspiration?

In this exciting role, you’ll lead the development of concept generation and inspire others to think laterally to evolve the big idea. You’ll continually drive leading edge creativity and share responsibility for the team’s creative stimulation and exposure to current trends.

You’ll:

  • Be responsible for the creative growth, development and completion of all design work on client assignments
  • Ensure relevant skills are deployed effectively across assignments, lead team briefings and regular progress reviews
  • Provide direction and development to the team ensuring performance is managed using the review process
  • Take ownership and a lead role as assignments develop and brief team members on the overall scope and timing implications
  • Create mood boards/video to capture the concept in a way that inspires
  • Create high quality design to inspire team and clients and confidently present work
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Enhance internal relationships across the business ensuring assignment success
  • Escalation point for issues management and resolution
  • Assist in budgeting assignments and assessing most appropriate partners/suppliers
  • Work in partnership with the senior team to ensure the final brand solution is in line with the original vision and the client’s practical requirements
  • Assist other Directors and designers to fine tune ideas and share experiences

To be successful, you’ll need:

  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Expert in the use of relevant design software
  • Technical expertise in 2D, 3D etc..
  • Ability to understand a wide range of production processes and able to deliver workable solutions across a variety of media
  • Knowledge of emerging trends in design
  • Self motivated with a desire to contribute to the company as a whole
  • Proven leadership ability and able to deputise for Creative Director/Executive Creative Director
  • Good time management
  • Creative flair
  • Experience in design/creative environment
  • Relevant design/creative qualification

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