Richard Oliver

Brand Strategy Lead

Role
Director - Brand Strategy Lead at Microsoft
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Richard Oliver

About:I have 20 years of experience in brand building. Primarily as a brand strategist and previously as a creative director, I help organizations solve real-life business challenges, thrive in the middle of complex change to transform, create clarity, connect with their audiences, and crystallize their value.Highlights:> Led the brand strategy for 7-11\'s new fresh food packaging proposition.> Led product launch consumer insight and strategy at Johnson & Johnson.> Led the complex brand transformation for HIMSS, the leading healthcare IT organization.> Led Gen Z research for Samsung Mobile.> Created a new restaurant concept for Whitbread, to ultimately double sales.> Developed the internal engagement program for Ahold Delhaize.> Led the rebrand of Mitchells and Butler\'s new vision for their 600 strong estate of value pubs.> Created the B2B brand platform for Visit Britain\'s national tourism network.> Costa Coffee has 3,882 stores in 32 countries. I helped lead the next generation of their brand experience.> Rebranded Monarch Airlines.> Created the product portfolio for Volkswagen aftercare solutions.> Rebranded O\'Neil\'s for the millennial audience.> Developed the campaign for Rezidor\'s Park Inn Hotels to produce their most successful click-through rate.

Experience

  1. Director - Brand Strategy Lead

    Microsoft

    Sep 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

  • Kellogg Executive Education

    Advanced Marketing Certificate

  • University for the Creative Arts

    Masters (1st Class), Graphic Communication (Brand Theory)

    2002 — 2003

  • London Business School

    Brand Management Certificate

Skills

  • Brand Communication
  • Brand Development
  • Corporate Identity
  • Strategic Planning
  • Direct Mail
  • Packaging Design
  • Art Direction
  • Advertising
  • Graphic Design
  • Branding & Identity
  • Web Design
  • Layout
  • Corporate Branding
  • Strategy
  • Logo Design
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Creative Strategy
  • Typography
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Creative Direction
  • Illustration
  • Packaging
  • Marketing Strategy

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