The Chase Creative Consultants has recruited Claire Parker as its new Group Creative Partner.
She returns to the North West after almost 20 years at Design Bridge. She worked across its New York and Amsterdam studios for over 17 years, most recently as its Executive Creative Director and Managing Partner of its New York office.
Before that, Parker was Design Director at Saatchi & Saatchi in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Her arrival comes as co-founder and current creative lead, Ben Casey moves into the role of co-chair.
“Joining The Chase feels like a full-circle moment for me. Studying at Preston Polytechnic (now UCLAN) on a course that Ben Casey himself helped shape into one of the most respected programs in the industry laid the foundation for everything I love about design,” she explained.
“The course had a reputation for excellence and instilled in its students a deep sense of purpose and creativity that resonated across the field. The Chase has always been the agency I admired from afar, and now, to be part of leading this talented team is a true privilege.”
Her role at the Manchester and London agency will encompass both commercial and creative responsibilities. She will oversee a team of 30, as well as working with agency clients and will report to Casey, who will now share the chair role with Bev Hutchinson.
“I’m delighted that The Chase has wooed Claire back to home soil, bringing her extraordinary international experience and talent to our team,” added Casey.
“Claire’s deep understanding of both the design and advertising worlds is rare—she’s navigated everything from FMCG to fashion —always bringing out a brand’s truth and character. The mediums may evolve, but our commitment to pin-sharp thinking remains constant. Claire shares this vision, and I’m confident her passion for collaboration and smart, creative thinking will help us continue to deliver solutions that genuinely matter.”
