• by Fern Siegel , Yesterday

Interbrand has appointed Claire Morris as senior partner, client relationships, and Simon Kearney as senior strategy director, based in its New York office. 

The new hires reflect the agency's continued investment in North America.

Interbrand is part of The Brand Consulting Group of Omnicom Group.

Morris, a 25-year ad-brand veteran, held senior leadership roles including managing partner at Collins and Ogilvy, before joining the company.

Most recently, she worked as a marketing consultant, advising organizations on strategic growth, brand positioning and large-scale client engagement at The Great Pitch Company, Inkfish and Woven.

Kearney joins Interbrand with more than 15 years of experience, working as a strategy director at Koto, Wolff Olins and Fahrenheit 212. He has advised global organizations on growth, innovation and brand transformations.

The duo’s remit is to ensure greater connection among regions.

“North America is a critical market for Interbrand and a cornerstone of our global network,” said Nancy Villanueva, managing partner, Interbrand. “Together, they bring complementary strengths that will enhance our ability to connect brand strategy to business impact at scale.”

Interbrand’s current client roster includes Samsung, Essity, Ford F1 and Honeywell.