One Team... Many Talents
Jack Stiller
Director APAC
Jack has over 20 years of experience in creating strategic solutions for real estate developments across the globe. Along with leading the advancement of communications programs for a wide range of major built environment projects, he is responsible for all of Wordsearch’s operations in South East Asia. Outside of the built environment Jack is an avid cyclist, a zealous vinyl audiophile tinkerer and enjoys building tube amplifiers and esoteric speakers.
Kimberly Ho
Account Director
With a background in multi-media design and marketing communications, Kimberly has been in the creative industry for the past 10 years. She has worked on large complex projects with Ascendas-Singbridge, CapitaLand Group, Keppel Group of Companies, along with other regional clients such as Empire City, Sonkim Land, Trung Thuy Group, and Tien Phuoc in Ho Chi Minh City.
Since joining Wordsearch in 2018, she has worked on a variety of projects such as The Woodleigh Mall Singapore, Capital Place Hanoi, The Forestias Bangkok, RDTX Place Jakarta, as well as an upcoming residential development in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur.
As project lead on The Forestias project by MQDC, Kimberly is involved in all aspects of the project concept, design and execution, working with the team to successfully meet or exceed the project expectations. Her keen eye for detail and her ability to deliver complex projects effectively quickly gains the confidence of her clients.
Alec Loi
Senior Account Manager
Alec has over 9 years of experience in Singapore’s creative industry, collaborating with clients such as Brookfield Properties, RMZ Corp, SPG Land, Masterise Homes in Vietnam, and PNB Merdeka Ventures in Malaysia.
Since joining Wordsearch in 2021, he has successfully handled a diverse array of projects encompassing branding, collaterals, social media, and digital marketing. Alec actively oversees all stages of his projects alongside his team to ensure their seamless execution, with notable properties including Paradiso Place, Jurong Lake District, Merdeka 118, Grand Marina Saigon, and Downtown Powai.
Yanki Chan
Associate Creative Director
Yanki is a Singapore-based creative director from Hong Kong who believes every design problem has a sustainable solution. With a multidisciplinary background across branding, UX/UI and app design, publications, social photography, and videography, she brings a thoughtful and holistic approach to creative problem-solving.
She has partnered with clients ranging from start-ups to global giants across industries including fashion, fintech, hospitality, and F&B. Her award-recognised work includes collaborations with brands such as: Allbirds, Chinachem, Dairy Farm, Dragon Capital, Futu, HKEX, Hong Kong Jockey Club, HSBC, Kerry Properties, Li & Fung, Nike, Peak Re, Sino, Swire Properties.
Outside of work, Yanki is passionate about creating meaningful impact. She hand-built a bamboo bicycle and cycled solo from Hong Kong to Poland. Prior to the journey, she led a campaign that successfully donated over 100 bicycles to communities in the Marshall Islands.
Hong An Ker
Designer
A versatile and multidisciplinary creative, Hong An has been a valuable contributor since joining the company in 2021. Specializing not only in graphic design but also in video editing and motion graphics, he has successfully worked on notable projects such as The Grand Hanoi, Kiara Reserve and Merdeka 118.
Hong An’s unique blend of skills and dedication to innovation has consistently produced visually compelling and engaging content. He looks forward to leveraging these capabilities to contribute seamlessly to future projects, continuing to elevate the standard of creative excellence.
Joshua Dieu
Designer
Joshua joined Wordsearch in 2022 and has since been the primary contributor for architectural related expertise. Graduating with a Masters in Architecture and with several years of work experience in the field, he is able to bridge the gap between architects, developers and clients. Notable projects he has worked on are TSX, Conrad Maldives and IOI Central Boulevard Towers.
Before Wordsearch, he collaborated with an international interdisciplinary team of artists, 3D designers and architects in Japan, sparking his curiosity about design beyond architecture. He also worked locally as a landscape architect and masterplanner, designing luxury resorts across APAC and homes for UHNWIs.
Joshua’s broad range of experiences and technical expertise would lend itself well to any project, and may provide a unique perspective in finding a creative solution.
Charles Peace
Director, China
Charles ensures that clients throughout Asia receive the very best strategic and creative solutions for their projects. He has a strong understanding of the entire development process and has vast experience in the Asian real estate markets, including the trends that move them. When not travelling around China, Charles can be found at his farm under the Great Wall tending to his Chestnut orchard.
Candy Liu
Director, China
Candy is responsible for business development and project management throughout Greater China. She has worked with numerous international and domestic developers, owners and investors, including, LG, Wanda Group, R&F, Goldman Sachs and Hines. Candy is Wordsearch’s biggest animal lover, having pet parented a fish, cat, dog, pigeon, turtle, rabbit, parrot and squirrel. Though not all at once.
Meng Yang
Art Director
Meng Yang is an Art Director who oversees the creative output in China from the Beijing studio. She collaborates closely with design teams in the London and Singapore studios. The proud Shandong native has many years of design experience in both China and the US. Yang’s neat and meticulous nature helps to ensure that the wonderful creative put out by the Beijing team is both professional and produced to perfection.
Xinyi Bao
Project Manager
Xinyi manages branding and communications programmes across China, from major office developments to luxury residential projects. She combines strong project management with a hands-on understanding of how marketing and placemaking strategies succeed in the Chinese market. Clients value her clear communication, responsiveness, and ability to keep complex projects on track. Her perspective brings an essential on-the-ground view, ensuring strategies are delivered seamlessly from concept through to launch.
Ming Wang
Designer
Ming graduated from the University of the Arts London, possesses extensive experience within the design industry. At Wordsearch, she has been deeply involved in high-end residential and mixed-use development projects, accumulating substantial practical expertise in property design. Specialising in illustration, visual design, and good understanding of AI applications, she brings unique aesthetic value and creative dynamism to projects through diverse expressive approaches.
Philip Redding
CEO
Philip helped to transform Wordsearch into a highly regarded agency that works on many of the most prestigious projects around the world. Under Philip’s direction Wordsearch has developed into a business that operates in all of the fastest growing regions, is respected for its work and admired for its innovation. His creative eye is sharp and he keeps it well trained with his ever-expanding collection of rare cameras.
Matt Flynn
Group Managing Partner
Based across London and New York, Matt is focused on ensuring that all corners of the Wordsearch world adhere to the same high standards, and uphold our values of knowledge, openness and collaboration. Matt was instrumental in shaping Wordsearch into the world-class agency it is today and he’ll go to the ends of the earth for us. He actually did, for a two week filmmaking stint in Vladivostok, in Russia’s Far East.
Mike Dorrian
Executive Creative Partner
Mike ensures a powerful creative output is delivered across all parts of the Group. Great ideas, brilliantly executed, are at the heart of his approach. Ideas that differentiate organisations, create value and hit home with clients. His remit is global with a focus on North America and Asia, where he spent five years living and working. His creative juices are matched by his sporting prowess and he reigns king of the ping pong table.
Brett Marino
Managing Partner, UK
Based in London, Brett leads our UK team to deliver both strategic and creative campaigns across Europe. He is passionate about building ever stronger trusted partnerships with clients and helping them to deliver compelling, authentic brands and campaigns. An illustration of Brett’s beloved Italian Greyhound, Cooper, adorns the envelope of our latest look book.
Carina Maclachlan
Associate Creative Director
Originally from Berlin, Carina has over fifteen years of experience in the industry. Since joining Wordsearch, Carina has created brands for some of the most high-profile residential, commercial and retail developments across the globe. With a positive demeanour, Carina is passionate about creativity and a highly-organised member of our team who ensures that the highest standards and Qualität are delivered for every client.
Ceri Bennett
Design Director
Ceri is based in our London studio and leads projects across a wide range of sectors including commercial, life sciences and luxury residential. She has a thoughtful, collaborative approach which helps deliver inspiring, authentic creative for our clients. Highly experienced in print and production, Ceri oversees much of our bespoke print work and 3D installations. Her desk is drowning in paper swatches, curious pieces of metal and random wheels of thread.