On The Move – JOHN KITZMILLER
Anthem Worldwide, Strategic Design Company, whose integrated global network provides innovative solutions to articulate, unify and manage brand impact to create compelling and consistent brand experiences, announced today that it has named John Kitzmiller to the position of creative director for its Cincinnati office. Kitzmiller, most recently with Interbrand, is charged with leading the creative group at Anthem to deliver innovative thinking and world-class strategic design that helps brands win at shelf. We are pleased to have someone of John¹s caliber become part of Anthem¹s creative leadership team, said Chris Plewes, chief creative officer for Anthem Worldwide. His appointment underscores Anthem’s drive to deliver world-class creative that compels shoppers to purchase at shelf. His collaborative spirit fits perfectly with our network culture. I am excited to become part of Anthem Worldwide creative community, said Kitzmiller. What drew me to Anthem was the opportunity to work within its unique global network of exceptional talent. I see it as a refreshing opportunity to share inspiration with Anthem’s offices all over the world, from New York to Singapore, to inspire our design teams to create fresh, smart, design solutions. At Interbrand, Kitzmiller led the creative work on national consumer brands across multiple business categories. His background is comprised of 20 years of cross-discipline experience in branding, design and advertising. He also served in creative leadership capacities at both Cincinnati-based Wonder Group and Benchmark. Always in pursuit of creative excellence, Kitzmiller has inspired creative teams to elevate the power of design to build business for clients such as Procter & Gamble, Duracell, Johnson & Johnson, Mitchells, Stop & Shop, and YUM Brands. Anne Dean, managing director of Anthem Worldwide¹s Cincinnati office added, John has the passion, talent and experience to help Anthem¹s clients create compelling and consistent brand experiences on shelf. His insights and attitude about design as a tool to navigate business challenges are refreshing and smart.
