Current MillerKnoll – Global Brand Marketing Director
Herman Miller – Global Brand Director
Based in Holland Michigan, my role as Global Brand Director was Omni channel focused, I collaborated across the business. Notable projects, include a Herman Miller X HAY collection launch.
Herman Miller – International Design Director
Based in Hong Kong and my role as International Design Director was Omni channel focused and cuts across all channels from Contract to Retail. I ran a small team and collaborated on all aspects of the business.
Notably I led the Marketing and Creative efforts for the Global launch of a new vertical market – Herman Miller: Gaming. We collaborated with LogitechG on product development and launched with global influencer strategies, 12 ecommerce sites, 17 retail outlets in North America, China, Japan and Korea.
Herman Miller – APAC Brand Director
Based in Hong Kong.
Previously …
I was based in Shanghai and worked at BBH – as Head of Design Experience. There I ran a small design team called Blacksheep, the projects were more design centered and varied. I crossed over to more traditional advertising type work regularly. I’ve had the good fortune to work with some great people on great projects.
Background
For 24 years, I’ve been building and leading cross-functional teams, to help organisations get value through design—by solving problems of all shapes and sizes, across all types of project. And there have been a few awards along the way.
I’m motivated by a combination of three things: a passion for craft; a fascination with problem-solving; and, a belief in the potential to meet people’s needs through good design.
I have a diverse background in design, and comprehensive experience in designing for the physical, brand and digital worlds – I’m good at unifying them.
I have expertise in creative thinking, creative direction, strategic planning, graphic design, interior design and brand-relevant content-creation across all platforms, strategic brand creation and brand development.
I am versatile, delivery-focused and can be hands-on, with the ability to create, plan and run complex projects and teams, liaise and report at all levels, within a team or individually to produce innovative and high-quality creative projects.
Key Skills –
• Creative thinker/leader
• Development of digital & content strategies
• Digital technologies
• Leading and managing teams
• Confident presenter (SMT/CEO level)
• Results focused
• Team Motivator
I have been fortunate enough to have worked with a diverse range of brands including –
Adidas – Hong Kong
Android
BBC
Clockenflap – Hong Kong
Camper – Hong Kong
Channel 4
Couverture & Garbstore
DWR
Facesss – Hong Kong
FWD Insurance – Hong Kong
Guardian
Google
Global Witness
GP Batteries – Hong Kong
Graham & Green
HAY
HSBC – PayMe – Hong Kong
Initial fashion – Hong Kong
Herman Miller – Global
KEF – Audio – Hong Kong
Kiehl’s – Hong Kong
The IOC
Observer
Landmark – Hong Kong
Levi’s – Hong Kong
Leafstorm
LVMH House
MSN Pepsi
Pentland Plc
NSPCC
Oxfam
OneTrueSaxon
Red Bull – Hong Kong
Sony BMG
Truphone
Virgin Media
UKGBC
Universal
YouTube
Specialties:
Leading and managing, putting teams together, brand strategy/design, channelling content, using design through various mediums: be it for TV, Web, phone or any other platforms, products and touch points.
Interests:
I am highly motivated and interested in product and its connectedness – the physical product and its connection with digital. Previously a product was considered to be the end point of a consumer/user experience. Now it’s the starting point. With an estimation of 25 billion connected ‘things’ by 2020. This connected eco-system has already started to have a massive and positive impact on our lives, from health and sports to music.
Previous:
BBH
Head of Design Experience
Beauval Interiors
Design Consultant – I work on various interior design projects for Beauval Interiors.
Woodwood
Design Consultant –
Picture Design
A founder and MD of Picture, which was nominated for a BAFTA three times, winning twice.
Picture also taking home a Lovie award in 2013 for BBC’s Digital Glastonbury.
For 6 years I sat on the judging panel for the Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival, and participate in various round the table discussions on digital design.
I’m currently available for consultancy work, please contact me via the form below.