Conran Design Group the most renowned Global Branding and design agency has appointed Laura Bzdek as Managing Partner to open its San Francisco studio with a view to driving awareness and growth for Conran Design Group in the US. Laura Bzdek will be directly reporting to the CEO Thom Newton and her role and activities will include the development and activation of the business development and marketing plan to identify ambitious clients and opportunities. This move expands Conran’s global offer and presence in the US, specifically on the West Coast. The agency already has an office in New York.

She will be responsible for partnering with the Havas leadership team in San Francisco (and within the village) to identify opportunities to diversify and grow their existing business, as well as driving new growth by leveraging Conran’s design and branding expertise and offerings. Prior to joining Conran, Laura was Director of Business Development/Growth at design and digital marketing agency HUGE. She has previously worked for several of the world’s top branding, design and marketing agencies including Landor, Interbrand, and BBDO West.

Laura Bzdek after her appointment said that she will thrive to establish trust and exceeding expectations with clients and colleagues while creating, positioning and launching new innovations, making things and growing businesses. She also said that she is excited to work with Conran and especially for a new studio where she has tremendous growth potential in an invigorating environment. Thom Newton, the CEO of Conran Design Group felt that she is the perfect person for the post and the company will utilize her expertise to the maximum.