English & Pockett shuts down

SINGAPORE - UK-based branding agency English & Pockett has folded after six months in business in Asia. The UK office has also closed, 23 years after its London launch.

The closure follows the retirement of agency founder Darrell Pockett and the subsequent departure of senior management to pursue their own interests.

English & Pockett opened an office in Singapore in July, specialising in branding and content management for media and entertainment clients.

“The E&P brand has been a much respected company for the last two decades and it has been a very difficult decision for myself and the board of directors to move on," said Richard Wallman, Managing Director for English & Pockett.

Debbie Lee (pictured), head of E&P's Asia Pacific operation, said: “It has been a high adrenaline half year launching and spearheading E&P’s business in Asia, I am thankful to be a part of an ace team such as English & Pockett."

Lee will move on to pursue other opportunities.