Read about the helmsmen and women behind Keen’s talents. Click on each of the names below for bios.
Entrepreneur and graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. Has transformed Keen into one of Asia’s leading creative agencies since its launch in 1997. Leads the creative team and developing powerful brand identities and strategic campaigns.
Leads editorial and design work, with a focus on non-profit organizations. A graduate of Yale and Princeton, and a licensed architect, Suki brings design balance and sense to the studio.
Spearheads the agency’s operation, seeking out clients who can benefit from Keen’s established strengths. French-born business strategist with seven years experience in Asia - three years as Marketing Manager for Accor Indonesia/Malaysia and four years in Bangkok as Accor Marketing Manager for Asia.
Leads the design team in developing powerful brand identities and overseeing their consistent application across all forms of media. Pierre brings over 20 years of design experience, previously serving as Creative Director of London-based design firm HGV. His prior accomplishments include development of the new identity for Roast restaurant in London, branding for Conqueror and the design of ten stamps celebrating British design icons for the Royal Mail.
Keen’s tech guru. Manages programming, database solutions, content management solutions and the technical needs of all digital projects. Fourteen years of management experience, with specialization in hospitality websites, CMS, multilingual sites and e-commerce.
Co-Creator of Keen’s Creative Process with David Keen, Ron leads the Concept Team in defining the brand personality of each new client and then developing a unique tone of voice that reflects this personality. With a background in cultural anthropology and writing, he brings a unique angle to each project, enabling the agency to shed new light on its clients by breaking out of traditional marketing and advertising cliché in favour of something fresh, different and strategically targeted to its audiences.
A graduate of Princeton University, Cody brings experience as a writer, editor and communications strategist across a variety of media in the US and Asia, as well as consultancy work with government and non-profit organizations on both continents. At Keen, Cody leads a team of in-house writers in developing the voice for each brand and ensuring its consistent execution throughout all communications, both print and digital.
US-certified CPA and former auditor at Ernst & Young (Thailand), Piyavadee controls and plans all financial aspects for Keen, including short- and long-term cash flow projections and annual budget. She brings extensive experience in private accounting, public accounting and auditing from both Thailand and abroad.
Enforces precision and consistency in the production of printed materials and tailor-made products. Expertise in production processes from pre-press to after press. In addition to quality control, Phimkae advises on materials, suppliers and special treatments to maximize the impact of each design.