Rufus Leonard expands senior team after a series of wins

June 12, 2012 - PRLog -- Integrated creative consultancy, Rufus Leonard, today announces the appointment of Lindsay Wall as client services director and Charlotte Anderson as business development director. The announcement follows recent growth from existing Clients O2 and British Gas, in addition to new client wins including The Share Centre.

Lindsay Wall, previously Managing Partner at iris worldwide, will be responsible for managing senior client relationships and supporting the strategic direction of the business.

Lindsay brings a wealth of agency experience having worked for a range of companies including advertising networks McCann-Erickson and Lowe Lintas, digital specialists Brand New Media and integrated agencies Arc Worldwide & iris Worldwide. During his 8 years at iris, he established and ran the Manchester office and headed up UK integrated business for the likes of Volkswagen, before becoming one of only two global directors.

Wall comments: “I’m so impressed by the people, passion and culture at Rufus Leonard. They have a whole host of great clients with really long-standing relationships and a brilliant creative product. I’m looking forward to working with such a talented team to make the most of the opportunities available and build on recent growth even further.

“Rufus Leonard is a really compelling business who’s unique blend of skills feels more relevant today than ever before. It has a brilliant opportunity to really help brands navigate the ‘Always On’ world we now live in thanks to its long held heritage in both brand and digital and focus on delivering real value to clients.”

Charlotte joins Rufus Leonard from global communications agency gyro where she was new business director, and brings 10 years’ experience to the role. At Rufus Leonard she will be responsible for leveraging the company’s deep expertise in brand and digital solutions to achieve the consultancy’s new business and marketing objectives.

Anderson comments: “This is an exciting time to be joining Rufus Leonard. It continues to lead on major campaigns for some of the UK’s best-known brands and there is enormous appetite for new innovative projects. I am thrilled to be a part of this company.”

Will Rowe, managing director at Rufus Leonard, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Lindsay and Charlotte to the team. Their passion and experience will help us to build the business further and continue to bring superb support, innovation and excellence to both current and new clients.”

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About Rufus Leonard
Rufus Leonard is an independent brand and digital consultancy in London. Founded in 1989 by Neil Svensen, Rufus Leonard now employs over 100 people. It has five core offers to deliver brand and digital solutions; insight and strategy, brand creation & management, communications and campaigns, digital design and technology solutions. Clients include Lloyds Banking Group, British Gas, O2, Transport for London and Visa Europe. For more information about Rufus Leonard, people and culture, go to www.rufusleonard.com