Pierre Vermeir takes creative mantle at Keen

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Pierre Vermier - Keen.jpgThe Bangkok-based brand strategy and integrated communications agency, Keen, has appointed internationally renowned designer, Pierre Vermeir, as Creative Director.  Bringing with him 30 years of industry experience, Vermeir will oversee the agency’s creative output across all accounts. The announcement comes in the wake of substantial new business wins from around the globe.

“This is a critical hire for us as Pierre will be a key player in Keen’s ambitious global plans and he brings with him a branding expertise that is unparalleled in Asia.  Pierre will complement Keen’s world class management team, to create a differentiated global branding and communications offering in the tourism sector,” said David Keen, CEO.

Vermeir, formerly owner and creative director of London agency HGV,oversaw the business, including all the agency’s accounts, includingConqueror, Unilever, Barclays Bank, Royal Mail, and the 2005’s G8Summit. Some of Vermeir’s numerous career highlights include designingfour commemorative sets of stamps for the British Royal Mail, and thebrand identity for both the 2005’s G8 Summit and Conqueror. No strangeron the international design circuit, Vermeir’s work has been awarded atshows such as D&AD, Clio, One Show, Art Directors Club, Red Dot,DBA and European Design Annual; he is also a member of the DesignWeekjury and twice asked as foreman of the graphic design jury forD&AD.