Centigrade Appoints Richard Skeels as Sales Director - Europe

(February 15, 2011-London, UK) Centigrade has appointed Richard Skeels as Sales Director for Europe. Skeels brings more than 16 years of agency experience to the position, having worked with global companies such as McAfee, Ingram Micro, GSK, Samsung, IHG and Sony Ericsson to deliver strategic and integrated channel marketing plans. From live events to bespoke incentives trips, on line reward programs and digital media solutions, Skeels has a history of helping his clients deliver award-winning projects.

“Richard’s extensive history working with global brands is a perfect complement to the Centigrade team,” stated Nick Matthews, Chairman and Joint CEO of Centigrade International. “We are excited about the opportunities his appointment will open up in Europe as well as leveraging his skills for new and existing agency clients.”

As Sales Director, Skeels will drive sales growth throughout Europe and the UK, identifying new opportunities across a broad spectrum of industries while managing existing client relationships.

Centigrade consists of seven offices worldwide, including locations in Bournemouth, Brussels, Detroit, Eindhoven, Geneva, London and Los Angeles. Centigrade serves a wide range of industries in 33 countries, including Automotive, Construction, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Financial and Professional Services, Food, Retail Technology, Transport and Luxury. Current clients of Centigrade include Audi, Automobili Lamborghini, Bentley, Boston Consulting Group, Bombardier Flexjet, Breitling, Bridgestone, Deutsche Post, Forbo, Gotham Dream Cars, Hagerty, LeasePlan, Mitsubishi, Total Petrochemicals, Tork, Trane, USG, Volkswagen and WABCO.

Centigrade believes in an Unlimited approach. Its core values include open-minded thinking, insightful conception and solution-driven programs. The brand’s mission is to provide unlimited thinking that delivers measurable results. For more information about Centigrade, please visit the website at www.centigrade.com or contact Richard Skeels at richard.skeels@centigrade.com (T +44 203 384 5572).

NOTE FOR EDITORS: Centigrade is the new global marketing communications agency, formed on June 1, 2010 through the merger and acquisition of several well-established agencies, including the Netherlands-based marketing communications agency Hunterskil Howard. The Group serves international and widely known brands, including Automobili Lamborghini, Breitling, Caterpillar, DuPont, Knauf, Merk Serono, Sappi and ScanSource/Motorola.