Singapore – Brand and design consultancy Elmwood has appointed Claudia Li and Jean Chen as group account directors to strengthen its leadership team in Singapore.
In their new roles, Li and Chen will focus on serving Elmwood’s clients and expanding its brand consulting practice and offerings.
Li brings over 20 years of experience in brand consulting, having worked with clients such as Celcom Digi, Vodafone, HSBC, Bank of America, Swire Properties, and Shang-ri La Group among others. She joins the company from Design Bridge and Partners in Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, Chen has nearly 20 years of experience in regional and global markets, having partnered with brands like Haleon, Mars, Unilever, Yili and more.
“One of Elmwood’s strengths is the ability to translate deep-rooted cultural and consumer insights into outstanding brand solutions. With the added power of data and creative technology, we’re poised to shape brands in meaningful ways across the region. I’m excited to join this journey and look forward to partnering with brand owners and marketers to create inspiring, impactful brands,” Li commented.
“I am thrilled to return to Elmwood at such an exciting time in the agency’s evolution. With a rich history of driving successful consumer brand initiatives, I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance our offerings and deliver impactful solutions for our clients. Together with Claudia and the talented client servicing team, I am eager to explore innovative strategies that will elevate our clients’ brands and resonate deeply with consumers across the region,” Chen said.
Celeste Cheong, managing director of Elmwood Singapore, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Ambrish, Claudia and Jean to round up our leadership team. Their combined experience and unique perspectives will be invaluable as we boldly shape the future. Accelerated growth and innovation for our clients across the APAC region do not happen by accident. It takes intent and, we are here to build brands that are iconically always new.”