Dept makes former Manchester warehouse its new UK base

CEO Dimi Albers said: “As well as having offices in capital cities, Dept has, unconsciously, found talent outside of the capitals to build our presence.

“Maybe there is something in the work ethic and moral code of the people we’ve met that’s defined by these post-industrial cities, but a pattern is definitely forming and for us in the UK, our home is Manchester.”

Jasper van de Luijtgaarden, managing director UK, added: “It was important to us that we found a property that is loved and appreciated by the city, and somewhere where our teams could be proud to work within.

“Manchester is working for us; the listing of us as the 5th leading digital agency in the North of England recognises that. We’re very proud to be one of the driving forces in the city’s growth and development as a leading digital hub in the UK.”

Dept will move into Bridgewater House in July, with a launch event planned for September.