Haines McGregor’s expansion continues

Chris Cotcher is leaving brand development agency Innovate to join Haines McGregor as the London design consultancy continues its steady expansion.

Cotcher is currently Innovate’s senior consultant. He has worked on brand strategy for Bacardi, Master Foods, United Distillers and Whitbread.

“Chris will help our clients proceed with brand initiatives,” says Haines McGregor managing director Brett McGregor. These clients will include Boots, Del Monte, Kraft, Tetley and Unilever.

Haines McGregor has grown from four to 16 staff over the past five years. “We’ll be looking for more senior people, including designers. We don’t employ any juniors,” explains McGregor, adding that Cotcher’s job title is not yet confirmed.