Denvir appoints new Managing Director

Dedicated brands agency, Denvir, has appointed Claire Kinloch from The Leith Agency as Managing Director. She said: “"Denvir is unique - in addition to communications, it offers its clients marketing strategies and solutions that drive every part of a brand and I look forward to this new culture and approach. “I am really excited to be joining a team so well experienced in true brand marketing and look forward to successful future with Denvir." Claire will join fellow Board members Catriona Coan and Gillian Hope to complete Denvir’s dynamic leadership team which will be driving the agency forward through an impressive growth strategy. Suzanne George, the agency’s founder and former Managing Director, has assumed the newly created Chief Executive position and will continue to play a key role in the company with a focus on strategic planning, new ventures and supporting the leadership team. Suzanne George, Denvir’s Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Claire Kinloch as our new Managing Director. She brings a classic mix of industry and agency experience gained over the past 15 years having held executive positions with Orange, BD Network and laterally as Partner at The Leith Agency.” Denvir was launched in 2003 as the UK’s only pure Brands agency. Today, it remains independent and is ranked in the Top 30 creative agencies outside London, and the in the Top 5 high growth agencies outside London. In 2008, the agency won Best SME category in the National Business Awards, in 2009 was a winner at the Marketing Society Star Awards and most recently won the Best Direct Mail Campaign at the Scottish Advertising Awards 2010. The agency boasts an impressive client list including Tesco, Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, Loch Fyne Oysters, Scott Group and Letts; and is currently looking for new Brand Managers to join its vibrant team. Ends For interviews and further information, please contact Jane Maher.