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Open Communications reinforces senior team to meet growing client needs.
Putting client needs first
“We are very pleased to bring these talented new people onboard to strengthen the account management and creative product we can offer our clients,” says Gunilla Lundström, CEO and Partner in Open. “This is a further step in our strategy to build an international team of hand-picked individuals who can effortlessly deliver results on complex cross-border communication assignments.”
Working in a world without borders
Currently, several of Open’s clients are based outside of Scandinavia – in places like Hong Kong, Zurich, Graz, Shanghai and Frankfurt. In addition to Nordic projects, the team often works in other parts of the world, conducting strategic messaging workshops and making use of new digital technologies to keep in touch. Clients include Andritz, Sandvik, Ericsson, Fresenius Kabi, Ovako, Absolut and H&M.
Wanted: new type of agency
“We see a clear need for a new type of global agency that is fast, flexible and delivering cutting-edge work across multiple channels,” says David Gray, Founder and Creative Director. He says Open strives to combine strategic insights with brand storytelling and Scandinavian design in order to achieve measurable results for its clients.
New talents joining the growing Open team are:
• Eva Westermark, Senior Account Manager
Having worked in Sydney and London, Eva is a true internationalist with an impressive track record. Prior to Open, she worked at Ogilvy, Lowe Brindfors, McCann and Ehrenstråhle BBDO. Over the years she has handled multinational accounts ranging from Kraft and Electrolux to Marbodal and Sandvik. While at BBDO, she was responsible for the global Alfa Laval account and worked for Sandvik and SKF, delivering through both traditional and digital channels. As a yoga enthusiast and expert, Eva also brings a sense of balance to her work and accounts.
• Tomas “Totte” Kindberg, Senior Designer
With 15 years as an award-winning designer under his belt, Totte brings a sharp graphic touch to his work at Open. Previously, he worked at Gyro, a global ideas shop, and an agency called “Det”. Over the years, Totte has worked on a mix of both international and local clients, including SAAB, Toyota, Peugeot, Adobe, Logica, Metso, The Swedish Football School (Landslagets Fotbollsskola), Scandinavian Masters, Ledarna and Svensk Byggtjänst. He has a passion for golfing, fly fishing and knows how to fry a wicked trout.
• Victor Moreno, Creative Intern
Trained at Forsbergs and K3 at Malmö University, Victor is an up and coming creative who is supporting our senior team. A native of Spain, he worked previously at Footcone & Belding, Shackleton Direct, Amsterdam-based Euro RSCG Fuel and Dowell//Stubbs (later Gyro). At Fuel he handled 360-degree communications for the Volvo global account, including cutting edge digital and design work. With a passion for culture, Victor is also a contributor to Rolling Stone Magazine and The Museum of Modern Art in Stockholm.
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Tell your story to the world – in English. Open Communications AB is a strategic brand communications agency that helps companies achieve their goals across borders. The company has a multicultural staff and works primarily in English. Founded in 2001, its clients now include Ericsson, Andritz, Sandvik, Absolut, IKEA, Skanska and Electrolux. Together with its partners, Open has won more than 100 international awards including Guldägg, a Silver CyberLion, Epica and Clio.
