Change starts
with Brand.
Change is the fuel for growth. Brand is your rocket ship.
Why ThinkAhead
We’re an independent consultancy combining the rigour of strategy with the possibilities of creativity.
Brand helps you get unstuck; creates new meaning; broadens your perspective; unlocks new opportunities; and elevates your impact.
With over 16 years' experience, we've helped dozens of organisations realise their potential and make meaningful change.
If you're looking for something deeper than a logo and more enduring than an advertisement, you’ve come to the right place.
A new kind of consultancy
Most creative and design agencies are all-style-and-no-substance. They lack deep expertise, get distracted by the shiny new thing, and rush through everything.
ThinkAhead is a strategic and progressive practice. There are no egos, smoke and mirrors, or holding company constraints.
As an independent, we have the freedom to work differently, go beyond the surface, and create something better.
We’re a breath of fresh air. 100% of our time is about the work, not chasing awards.
Read our Founder’s story.
An approach tailored for you
No two brands are the same. Every new engagement starts with a clean sheet of paper. We build an approach around your challenges, needs and working rhythms. This involves:
Speaking openly. Sharing what's on your mind and what great looks like to you. We'll handle the rest.
Going deeper. Deep-diving into your customer’s world to uncover fresh insights and hypotheses.
Building together. Developing scenarios and selecting the winning strategy.
Testing and learning. Building prototypes, selecting the right bet, and scaling for success.
Empowering champions. Aligning your people to bring the strategy to life, and be ready for the future.
Tell us what works best for you?
Access real expertise
Most ‘full-service’ agencies are all smoke-and-mirrors.
We specialise in four important areas vital for Brands.
Your challenge may not fit neatly into a box.
Reach out and tell us what you need.
The incredible brands collection
What makes a Brand incredible? The belief that change starts with Brand.
We've been fortunate to work with some of the best.
Our clients said this
Here are real words from some of our clients – honest and unedited.
Getting this feedback is better than winning any award.
“Ron led us on a journey of discovery and insight, through a series of thought-provoking and enjoyable workshops using his strategic and logical manner to reach an outcome that our organisation has been truly delighted with.”
Cherilynne Kemp
Head of People & Performance
FED SQUARE
“Ron is a wonderfully creative and intelligent human who demonstrates excellent capability traversing a full 360 degrees to solve a business problem. With the innate qualities of a teacher and mentor, Ron engaged and worked with both the core team and wider stakeholders in solving the brief.”
Leanne Boyd
Head of Brand Strategy
ME BANK
“Ron's strategy brought together a deep understanding of customer needs and international best practices to develop a distinctive and valuable brand that informed all aspects of our new hotel business. He is great a t communicating complex ideas simply and influencing at all levels.”
Zed Sanjana
CEO
QUEST APARTMENT HOTELS
Equip yourself for change
Be ready to lead the change you want to see.
Use some of our strategy tools and frameworks. Or sign up to our leadership masterclass.
Strategy room
Food for the brain. Tools for the hands.
Masterclass
Creative leadership.
High performance.
Let’s talk
Do you want change?
Not sure where to start?
We can help.
