Twinings Tea appoints Leo Burnett

Twinings Tea has appointed Leo Burnett as its first creative agency in Asia Pacific to support its growth plans across the region.The appointment was made after a structured and disciplined pan-regional competitive pitch that began in early January 2013.The agency is tasked with the creative business for markets including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.Will Ursell, Twinings brand development director Asia, said the decision was based on a belief that Leo Burnett understood what they were trying to achieve."We are deeply impressed by Twinings aspirations for the region which are in line with what we, as a creative agency, hope to achieve for an iconic brand like Twinings," said Jaroslaw Ziebinski, president of Leo Burnett Asia Pacific.Robert Kay, managing director of Leo Burnett Malaysia, who will be leading the business, said Twinings is a great brand, rich in heritage with a strong belief in the growth potential of Asia."Will and his team have been a pleasure to work with during the pitch process."