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Press Release: 2 June 2010 For immediate release

Seymourpowell co-founder appointed D&AD Chairman


Dick Powell, co-founder and director of global design and innovation company Seymourpowell, has been appointed D&AD Chairman. Powell succeeds Anthony Simonds-Gooding CBE, who is stepping down from the role following 17 years in the position.

Powell is a past President of D&AD and recipient of the D&AD Presidents Award for his outstanding contribution to creativity. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes alongside business partner Richard Seymour, and, along with the D&AD Executive, has sat on the boards of the Design Council and the Design Business Association. Dick was global design advisor to Samsung Electronics and is currently a member of the International Advisory Panel for Design in Singapore. He also holds the role of group creative director at Loewy, Seymourpowells parent company.

Anyone whos ever met the man will tell you that Anthony Simonds-Gooding is a one-off, and weve been extremely lucky to have him for all these years, said D&AD Chief Executive Tim OKennedy. He steered D&AD toward success and through significant challenges over the years, and was a source of both excellent advice and much hilarity throughout. No doubt about it, hell be missed.

But if theres anyone who could plausibly step into Anthonys shoes, its Dick Powell, he continues. Dick has a rare combination of world-renowned creative credentials and great business acumen, and that will be of great benefit to D&AD. Hes as smart as hell, Ill certainly benefit from his mentorship - as will we all. I look forward to working with Dick and the Executive Committee to ensure D&ADs core principles remain vital and relevant as we approach our 50 Anniversary.
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No doubt about it - Anthony will be a hard act to follow! I had the privilege of working closely with him during my 5 years on the Executive Committee, two of which he mentored me as President and I learnt a great deal, says Dick Powell. Anthony leaves D&AD in good shape despite the downturn. It has a great team of people hugely motivated by everything D&AD stands for.

He continues, Like them, I've always been passionate about D&AD's mission for creative excellence, and its education remit helping young (and not so young) people in the creative industries. My role as Chairman is, I think, to ensure good governance, to embed a long term strategic vision, and to mentor and advise the Management team and the Exec along the road to its delivery. Further information: Maeve O'Sullivan, T: +44 (0)20 7840 1125, E: maeve.osullivan@dandad.org ENDS Notes to Editors:
D&AD is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the international design, advertising and creative communities. Since 1962, D&AD has set industry standards and educated and inspired the next generation of creative talent.

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