Seymourpowell co-founder appointed D&AD chairman

3 Jun 2010

London, UK: 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.

Seymourpowell co-founder appointed D&AD chairman

Powell is a past president of D&AD and recipient of the D&AD President's 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, Seymourpowell's parent company.

D&AD chief executive Tim O'Kennedy said: "Dick has a rare combination of world-renowned creative credentials and great business acumen, and that will be of great benefit to D&AD."