Design agency Re, part of the M&C Saatchi Group, has appointed Andy Thomas (left in feature image) to the role of Executive Creative Director.

Under Thomas’ stewardship, Re will branch out into a broader experience design offering, including digital products and services and connected retail spaces.

Thomas has more than 20 years of experience in design and communications and has held leadership positions in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne.

He was the founding creative director of Huge London and most recently was Huge’s executive experience director for the wider European market.

Re CEO Patrick Guerrera (right in feature image) said: “We have been searching globally for an ECD with Andy’s depth of experience across brand and experience design.

“As we embrace our design roots and look to evolve our business, I can’t think of a better creative leader to drive this exciting new phase of growth”.

Thomas said: “There is a vast opportunity for Re to venture into this broader design space.