Richard Thomsett

As Lead Consultant and founding partner of Brand Architects, Richard has been instrumental in championing our uniquely business-focused approach to branding, and the reputation we sustain for uncompromising excellence among our clients. Influenced by the hard commercial focus experienced while working for some of the world's largest FMCG brands, Richard's approach combines his intuitive nature with an analytical style to create a comprehensive, commercial approach to branding that always focuses on the business outcome. He is obsessive about doing the right thing by our clients and delivering a brand that truly adds tangible, sustainable stakeholder value.

Richard's incisive and questioning approach allows him to cut to the core of complex organisations, thoroughly investigating the vision and values both at board level and beyond. He is passionate about extracting and commercialising the unique potential of the visionary organisations and adventurous business leaders with a drive to challenge the status quo of the marketplace. Working on a deeply collaborative level with clients, Richard's enthusiasm and commitment engages board members, clients and employees alike to deliver truly game-changing business propositions to market.

Sarah Bean

As Client Services Partner, Sarah brings a vital dose of pragmatism and over 20 years of management experience to the branding process. With first-hand experience in the direct marketing industry for some of the world's biggest global brands - Kraft foods and Unilever among them - and over fifteen years' experience in branding consultancy and project management, Sarah delivers commercial acumen and a robust value-focus into the heart of every Brand Architects project. Taking a practical, hands-on approach with the creative team, Sarah delivers the rational focus and strategic clarity to ensure that the brands we create will always support the commercial objectives of the client.

For clients juggling stressful workloads, Sarah delivers a competent and attentive support system, striving to create an open, honest working relationship and acting as first port of call for all their needs throughout the branding process. With a commitment to clarity, meaning and purpose in communications, Sarah is focused on ensuring that the unique brands we create are founded on brilliant simplicity in order to create value for every stakeholder.

Dave Green

As Creative Partner at Brand Architects, Dave brings over twenty years of branding experience gained at some of the world's most prestigious branding agencies. With a broad skill-set that spans product, graphic and 3D design, Dave creates work intuitively to interpret the character, objectives and strategic needs of our clients throughout the branding process. Combining diverse influences and adventurous design with strong commercial instincts, he consistently delivers insightful and effective brand platforms. His holistic and communicative approach proves invaluable time and time again for the stakeholders of client organisations as they embrace their new business vision.

With a background that spans B2B, B2C, FMCG and Consumer to include some of the world's best known brands - The Body Shop, Universal Studios, Mars, BT, British Airways, Teletubbies (a particular favourite), Del Monte, Aberlour, Havana Club and Rothmans being just a few - Dave's deep understanding of the brand development process, coupled with his practical skill base, enables Brand Architects to continue to surprise and delight our clients with engaging brands and impressive results.

Geoff Dodds

Geoff is an ardent brand definition professional, having worked for many years with Brand Architects in the definition of complex and challenging brand groupings. His background spans consumer and B2B markets with specific global lead roles as Head of Brand for PWC Consulting and also Lloyds of London.

Michael Froud

Michael is an out and out operator and leader. With over 25 years in leadership positions including twice building and selling his own businesses and holding Board level positions in fast growth private, public and PE backed companies, Michael understands the challenges of growth and is highly experienced in the rapid realignment of merged businesses and turnaround investments.

Michael acts as an interim Board advisor on major international projects and is based in Singapore with a special interest in spring-boarding businesses into Asia and acting on behalf of or integrating Asian businesses into global markets.