Philip helped to transform Wordsearch into a highly regarded agency that works on many of the most prestigious projects around the world. Under Philip’s direction Wordsearch has developed into a business that operates in all of the fastest growing regions, is respected for its work and admired for its innovation. His creative eye is sharp and he keeps it well trained with his ever-expanding collection of rare cameras.

Rachel joined Wordsearch in 2012, moving to New York in 2015 to head up the New York office. Her background is in corporate branding, strategy and brand identity, and prior to Wordsearch she worked at some of the world’s leading branding agencies, including Landor Associates, Imagination and Fitch.

At Wordsearch, Rachel is a board member and works across a range of projects including commercial real estate. luxury residential, hospitality and corporate branding for companies in the real estate space.

During her time in New York, Rachel has delivered branding and marketing for some of New York’s most high profile and prestigious development projects, as well as leading placemaking and identity projects across the US.

Based in London, Brett leads our UK team to deliver both strategic and creative campaigns across Europe. He is passionate about building ever stronger trusted partnerships with clients and helping them to deliver compelling, authentic brands and campaigns. An illustration of Brett’s beloved Italian Greyhound, Cooper, adorns the envelope of our latest look book.

Based across London and New York, Matt is focused on ensuring that all corners of the Wordsearch world adhere to the same high standards, and uphold our values of knowledge, openness and collaboration. Matt was instrumental in shaping Wordsearch into the world-class agency it is today and he’ll go to the ends of the earth for us. He actually did, for a two week filmmaking stint in Vladivostok, in Russia’s Far East.

Mike ensures a powerful creative output is delivered across all parts of the Group. Great ideas, brilliantly executed, are at the heart of his approach. Ideas that differentiate organisations, create value and hit home with clients. His remit is global with a focus on North America and Asia, where he spent five years living and working. His creative juices are matched by his sporting prowess and he reigns king of the ping pong table.

Ash has shaped our direction in the world of digital and emerging tech since 2017, with a talent for reading the future landscape and turning it into solutions that work today.

He is highly influential across our digital output, from the UK and Europe to the US and GCC regions, setting the standards every project aims to reach. Ash’s philosophy is to push boundaries and break new ground wherever the he can, steering teams toward stand out conceptual approaches.

His strong project leadership, vision and deep understanding of Smart Technologies make Ash a pivotal member of our management team.

Ceri is based in our London studio and leads projects across a wide range of sectors including commercial, life sciences and luxury residential. She has a thoughtful, collaborative approach which helps deliver inspiring, authentic creative for our clients. Highly experienced in print and production, Ceri oversees much of our bespoke print work and 3D installations. Her desk is drowning in paper swatches, curious pieces of metal and random wheels of thread.

Nora is our resident Berliner, bringing a dash of German precision to the team. What was meant to be a nine-month stint in London has turned into a 16-year adventure.
With a background spanning graphic design, branding and print, she now channels that experience into solving UX and UI challenges.

Before joining Wordsearch, Nora delivered digital solutions for the 2012 Olympics, but more recently has worked on a range of impressive websites, including 51W52 and Silverstein in New York, and works closely with the team on clients like Marriott International and GFP.

As a Senior Project Manager, Zoe plays a key role in Wordsearch’s London studio, managing high-profile projects across London, KSA and the Middle East.

Before joining Wordsearch, Zoe honed her expertise over 3 years at a prominent real estate creative agency and 2 years with Red Bull’s globally renowned marketing and events team.

Zoe has meticulous attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills, ensuring projects are delivered seamlessly from concept to completion. Her ability to foster strong client relationships and navigate complex workflows with clarity and precision makes her an essential part of any project team.

William has over 11 years of experience in managing digital projects for leading real estate clients.

Having graduated from Stanford University and London Business School, William combines strategic insight with a strong technical background, honed through technical sales roles at Oracle, AOL Mobile and Nuance.

At Wordsearch, William works with significant clients such as GFP Real Estate, Silverstein Properties, Boston Properties, Extell, DDG Partners and Divco West, ensuring the delivery of high-impact, results-driven digital solutions.

As a Senior Account Manager, Grace brings a strong foundation in real estate and creative project delivery to Wordsearch’s London studio, managing projects for clients including Tishman Speyer, H&H, YardNine, BEAM and Brockton Everlast.

Sharp, organised and highly detail-focused, she keeps complex projects moving from concept to completion, balancing creative ambition with clear communication and seamless delivery. Grace also holds a degree in bespoke tailoring, a fitting background for someone with a keen eye for precision and the finer details.

Alex has over 15 years’ experience creating brands and visual identities for clients across hospitality, real estate, lifestyle, sport and retail.

He has led global rebrands, campaigns and identity systems, combining strategic thinking with a meticulous approach to design and craft. Working across identity, digital, print and environmental applications, Alex enjoys building coherent brand experiences that translate strategy into compelling creative outcomes.
Alex’s portfolio includes work for Diriyah, JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and GFP.

Jack has over 20 years of experience in creating strategic solutions for real estate developments across the globe. Along with leading the advancement of communications programs for a wide range of major built environment projects, he is responsible for all of Wordsearch’s operations in South East Asia. Outside of the built environment Jack is an avid cyclist, a zealous vinyl audiophile tinkerer and enjoys building tube amplifiers and esoteric speakers.

With a background in multi-media design and marketing communications, Kimberly has been in the creative industry for the past 10 years. She has worked on large complex projects with Ascendas-Singbridge, CapitaLand Group, Keppel Group of Companies, along with other regional clients such as Empire City, Sonkim Land, Trung Thuy Group, and Tien Phuoc in Ho Chi Minh City.

Since joining Wordsearch in 2018, she has worked on a variety of projects such as The Woodleigh Mall Singapore, Capital Place Hanoi, The Forestias Bangkok, RDTX Place Jakarta, as well as an upcoming residential development in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.

As project lead on The Forestias project by MQDC, Kimberly is involved in all aspects of the project concept, design and execution, working with the team to successfully meet or exceed the project expectations. Her keen eye for detail and her ability to deliver complex projects effectively quickly gains the confidence of her clients.

Alec has over 9 years of experience in Singapore’s creative industry, collaborating with clients such as Brookfield Properties, RMZ Corp, SPG Land, Masterise Homes in Vietnam, and PNB Merdeka Ventures in Malaysia.

Since joining Wordsearch in 2021, he has successfully handled a diverse array of projects encompassing branding, collaterals, social media, and digital marketing. Alec actively oversees all stages of his projects alongside his team to ensure their seamless execution, with notable properties including Paradiso Place, Jurong Lake District, Merdeka 118, Grand Marina Saigon, and Downtown Powai.

Shamilee Vellu is a brand and content strategist with deep expertise in shaping narratives for luxury hospitality and lifestyle clients. She was formerly Head of Content at DayAway, a pioneering hospitality-tech startup. Most recently, she played a key role in Marina Bay Sands’ transformational “Above Beyond” rebrand, helping to refine and execute a unified content vision for one of the world’s most iconic integrated resorts.

A seasoned editor and journalist, Shamilee’s work spans brand storytelling, editorial direction, and multi-platform content strategy. She contributes to top global titles including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure, SCMP and many others. Previously, she served as Editor-in-Chief of Robb Report Singapore, where she led the brand’s editorial and content strategy, cultivating an influential voice that reached Singapore’s top-tier executives and tastemakers.

Yanki is a Singapore-based creative director from Hong Kong who believes every design problem has a sustainable solution. With a multidisciplinary background across branding, UX/UI and app design, publications, social photography, and videography, she brings a thoughtful and holistic approach to creative problem-solving.

She has partnered with clients ranging from start-ups to global giants across industries including fashion, fintech, hospitality, and F&B. Her award-recognised work includes collaborations with brands such as: Allbirds, Chinachem, Dairy Farm, Dragon Capital, Futu, HKEX, Hong Kong Jockey Club, HSBC, Kerry Properties, Li & Fung, Nike, Peak Re, Sino, Swire Properties.

Outside of work, Yanki is passionate about creating meaningful impact. She hand-built a bamboo bicycle and cycled solo from Hong Kong to Poland. Prior to the journey, she led a campaign that successfully donated over 100 bicycles to communities in the Marshall Islands.

Charles ensures that clients throughout Asia receive the very best strategic and creative solutions for their projects. He has a strong understanding of the entire development process and has vast experience in the Asian real estate markets, including the trends that move them. When not travelling around China, Charles can be found at his farm under the Great Wall tending to his Chestnut orchard.

Candy is responsible for business development and project management throughout Greater China. She has worked with numerous international and domestic developers, owners and investors, including, LG, Wanda Group, R&F, Goldman Sachs and Hines. Candy is Wordsearch’s biggest animal lover, having pet parented a fish, cat, dog, pigeon, turtle, rabbit, parrot and squirrel. Though not all at once.

Meng Yang is an Art Director who oversees the creative output in China from the Beijing studio. She collaborates closely with design teams in the London and Singapore studios. The proud Shandong native has many years of design experience in both China and the US. Yang’s neat and meticulous nature helps to ensure that the wonderful creative put out by the Beijing team is both professional and produced to perfection.