YoungShand has announced the appointment of Claire Backhouse as its new strategy director – markign a return to New Zealand after an extended period in London.
Most recently a senior strategist at Wunderman Thompson London, she led brand, CRM and loyalty strategy on the global Shell account. Backhouse’s agency experience is balanced with strong client-side roles at Cadbury, PlayStation, Red Bull, and Universal Pictures, where she developed major campaigns for the UK and European markets.
“Claire’s modern branding approach fits perfectly with the style of work we’re looking to create,” said Duncan Shand, co-founder and managing director, YoungShand. “We believe in the power of brand building, coupled with what’s possible today through data and digital to create more engaging brand experiences. Claire will play a major role in helping us move our clients’ brands forward.”
“Getting to know your audience and defining insights that inform creative is critical to delivering excellent results for brands,” said Backhouse. “With today’s digital landscape, we have access to knowledge and insights that marketers in the past could only dream of.
“I’m excited about joining an agency that’s going in the right direction. The creative work they’ve produced this year has been really strong, and I’m looking forward to pushing this even further with the talented YS team.”
