I proudly head up the Studio North team, having co-founded the agency in 2002.Since then, I’ve helped shape the business to become a highly respected and well-decorated brand consultancy, in recognition of the effectiveness (first & foremost) and creativity of our work.Starting my career as a designer, working up the ladder to brand strategy director, my experience has given me a blend of creativity and strategic vision in the disciplines of brand strategy, brand identity and digital. I thrive on simplifying the complex, helping clients better understand, clearly define, compellingly promote, and live their brands.Combing robust, diligent process with the art of creative intuition, my 20 years experience spans every conceivable creative discipline and channel. Branding / Marketing Awards:2022 - Transform Europe: Best Visual Identity in the Financial Services sector.2020 - Transform Europe: Best visual identity from the property sector.2020 - Best corporate rebrand following a merger or acquisition.2019 - Transform Europe: Best brand strategy.2018 - Transform Europe: Best visual identity in the Health & Pharmaceuticals sector.2017 - PRCA - Internal communications campaign of the year.2016 - Transform Europe: Best visual identity from the property sector.2015 - Transform Europe: Best re-brand following company merger.2015 - Transform Europe: Best re-brand in financial services sector.2014 - Transform: Best re-brand in property sector.2013 - Talk of Manchester: Best brand agency.2013 - Transform: Best re-brand in leisure & tourism.2012 - Transform: Best re-brand in property sector.2012 - Purple Apple Marketing Awards: Best brand & marketing strategy.2012 - Transform: Best corporate rebrand following a merger or acquisition.2010 - Transform: Best use of copy / tone of voice.2010 - Transform: Best re-brand in financial services sector.2010 - Transform: Best corporate rebrand to reflect changed mission/values/positioning.