Prophet Adds Corporate Branding Expert Helen Keyes to Design Team

November 23, 2010

NEW YORK (November 23, 2010) – Helen Keyes, a designer with more than 25 years of experience in the complete scope of corporate branding, has joined Prophet, a strategic brand and marketing consultancy, as an associate partner.

Keyes, will be leading strategic design projects for Prophet’s global Fortune 500 clients, working from the firm’s New York office.

"Helen brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to our team,” said Peter Dixon, senior partner and creative director of Prophet. “She is an excellent designer, mentor, and strategic thinker – a rare combination."

Throughout her career, Keyes has worked with international clients in a variety of sectors. Her clients have included: Aer Lingus, Bank of America, British Telecom, The British Tourist Authority, Citi, Colgate-Palmolive, Ford, Mazda Motors Europe, MBNA, Merck, Motorola, NatWest Bank, Royal Mail, Scandinavian Airlines, Schering-Plough, Shell, and Towers Perrin (now Towers Watson).

Most recently, she owned Blue Ink Co., a New York-based brand and identity consulting firm, and before that was co-owner of another agency, The Brewery. Previously, Keyes served as managing director of creative at Enterprise IG (now Brand Union), New York. Prior to coming to the U.S., Keyes served as Design Director with Wolff Olins, Design Director with SampsonTyrrell Design (now Brand Union, London), and began her career as a graphic designer with Raymond Loewy International.

Keyes holds a Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, in Media and Production Design from the London College of Printing (now the University of the Arts London), England.

Prophet (www.prophet.com) is a strategic brand and marketing consultancy that helps its clients win by delivering inspired and actionable ideas.