• by Fern Siegel , December 13, 2022

Vault49, a New York-London-based brand experience and package design agency, has promoted two staffers as part of its global leadership restructuring.

Previously, partner and creative director for Vault49’s New York studio, Leigh Chandler has been upped to executive creative director with oversight over the agency’s two studios.

The day-to-day creative work will be handled by creative directors Sam Wilkes and Jonny Bateman in New York and London, respectively.

Jonathan Kenyon, co-founder of Vault49, said: “Since joining Vault49 in 2014, Leigh’s combination of strategic mindset, creative flair,and inspiring leadership has provided the springboard for major agency growth.”

Also, Spencer Ryan has been made partner, which she will do in addition toher role as director of global operations. She joined the company in 2018. 

The news is part of an on-going series of staff announcements throughout 2022, including two new roles: Susan Levy as head of client management and Meg Asaro as head of strategy.

The agency’s client work has included Pepsi football, Fuze, Smirnoff and Casatera, a Tequila-based drink.