Brandsmiths appoints Andrew Summers as Chairman

Brandsmiths has announced that former Chief Executive of the Design Council, Andrew Summers will be joining the consultancy as Chairman.

Kevin Thompson explains: "We are at a key stage in our growth and we are delighted that Andrew has agreed to join Brandsmiths, giving us the benefit of his experience and understanding of how brands and businesses are developed. Andrew will be an effective ambassador for Brandsmiths; he will also bring more robust management procedures to ensure our development is well considered and our potential maximised."

Andrew Summers adds: "I believe that brand has a key role to play in business strategy for companies in the UK and internationally, which is fundamental to the way Brandsmiths works. I am joining a very talented group of experts in a fascinating business and look forward to help make the most of their unique business and brand development abilities".

For press information contact Juliet Bernard Juliet@bluebear.co.uk

Brandsmiths News Release
25 November 2003
www.brandsmiths.co.uk