Full service creative agency Doner London has announced a number of new hires following the recent success of its multi-million euro global campaign for Italian footwear brand Geox. Joining the team are: Lucy Solomon, Client Services Director; Charlie Rowe, Head of Design; Davinia Ballin, Business Director and Caroline Gorge, Planner.
Lucy Solomon joins from McCann London and will be responsible for all account leads at the agency including Geox, Wiltshire Farm Foods and FCA. Having worked at agencies such as BBH, Grey and McCann, Solomon has been responsible for the success of many award-winning campaigns for brands such as L’Oreal, P&G, GSK, Morgan Stanley and Johnnie Walker.
Previously Design Director at Splendid Communications Group, Charlie Rowe will manage the design execution. With over 14 years’ experience in channel-agnostic design, he has worked for a range of agencies working for brands such as Sky, Coca-Cola and Jack Daniel’s. He will report into Executive Creative Director Logan Wilmont.
Davinia Ballin has deep expertise in strategy, creative and technology. Her primary account will be FCA Europe. Formerly at Stack, Ballin has worked with brands including Citroen, Clinique, Ernest Jones, LOVEFiLM, The Times and Talk Talk in her career.
Caroline Gorge joins from Grey and will work with existing clients such as FCA Europe and Geox. She has delivered award-winning campaign strategy for LEGO, she led the French Pfizer account and she has worked on household brands including Gillette and HSBC.
The picture shows (from left to right) Davinia Ballin, Caroline Gorge, Charlie Rowe and Lucy Solomon.
Nick Constantinou, Managing Director, Doner London said: “I’m delighted we’ve secured four brilliant people across creative, strategic and client service disciplines to help us create and execute ideas that move people. All four offer a wealth of experience working with some of the best brands in the world. With their expertise we can ensure our clients remain relevant.”
