SAN FRANCISCO, April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Landor Associates, one of the world's leading strategic brand consulting and design firms, today announced that Paige DeLacey will assume the global role of Chief Talent Officer. She will be based in Landor's San Francisco headquarters.
DeLacey brings over fifteen years of progressive experience in human resources strategies within Fortune 500 operating environments. As Chief Talent Officer of Landor, she will set the strategy for the company's global human resources operations, including talent acquisition and retention, learning and development, rewards, recognition and organizational development.
"One of Landor's strengths is, and has always been, its people, and I trust in Paige's experience and intuition to deepen our commitment to hiring, nurturing and elevating talent within the organization," said Charlie Wrench, Landor's Chief Executive Officer.
"Working with such an exceptional group of inventive and dynamic people is a privilege," said DeLacey. "Landor has a remarkable reputation for creativity and strategic thinking. It is a real thrill to have the opportunity to help Landor continue to deliver incomparable results through its talent."
Prior to joining Landor, DeLacey held several senior human resources roles within multiple divisions during her time at Gap Inc., including Banana Republic, Gap Outlet, Gap International and Gap North America.
Paige holds a bachelor's degree with a double major in psychology and political science from the University of Oregon.
About Landor Associates:
Landor Associates is one of the world's leading strategic brand and design consultancies. Founded by Walter Landor in 1941, Landor pioneered many of the research, design and consulting methods that are now standard in the branding industry. Partnering with clients, Landor drives business transformation and performance by creating brands that are more innovative, progressive and dynamic than their competitors.
Landor's holistic approach to branding is a balance of rigorous, business-driven thinking and exceptional creativity. Its work spans the full breadth of branding services, including brand research and valuation, brand positioning and architecture, naming and writing, corporate identity and consumer packaging design, branded experience, brand equity management, brand engagement and digital branding.
With 24 offices in 18 countries, Landor's current and past clients include some of the world's most powerful brands, including BP, Cathay Pacific, Citi, Danone, Delta, Diageo, Emaar Properties, FedEx, Frito-Lay, the City of Hong Kong, HSBC, LG Group, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo.
Landor is part of WPP, one of the world's largest global communications services companies.
For more information, please visit http://www.landor.com/.
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