​London, 22 June 2011 - Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail (GM&T Retail) is delighted to announce that it has commissioned MARK Studio - one of the UK’s leading creative agencies - to assist in a rebranding exercise that will define the new visual identity for the rapidly expanding company. 

Being one of the most successful regional downstream energy trading companies, GM&T Retail currently sells gas and power directly to approximately 35,000 commercial and industrial outlets in the UK, France and Ireland, ranging from large industrial companies, high street stores, entertainment venues, offices and manufacturing facilities.

To further support the company’s growth and to fulfil it’s aspirations to become the leading supplier of energy solutions across the globe, GM&T Retail will work with MARK to develop a new brand identity. With the aim of re-energising and modernising the brand, the new identity will present a fresh and contemporary image to existing and new customers.

Jon Feingold, the Managing Director of GM&T Retail comments, “This is a very exciting time for our company. This new identity will support GM&T Retail’s key objectives, which focus on product innovation and excellence in customer service. Our aim is to create a fresh and innovative energy brand, while still maintaining the essence of what primarily drives our business – the Gazprom brand in the first instance, and the proven follow-up services in the second together with the ability to deliver world class energy solutions and the highest standards of service to our customers worldwide.”

Simon Garcia, the Head of Communications of Gazprom added: “When choosing a creative agency to undertake the re-brand of our global Retail business, we were looking for a company that would be a long-term partner to our business, be intelligent and striking in their creative approach. I firmly believe that MARK is that partner”.

MARK is a leading, Manchester-based design studio that creates and develops brands.

The company works with clients both large and small, in a broad range of sectors. They believe in the value of bold, simple ideas. MARK is a Top 10 Creative Agency in the UK according to Design Week.

Mark Lester, Creative Director of MARK, said: This is this very exciting opportunity to help one of the energy sector’s most powerful global players develop a strong brand presence and help them cut through the clutter. Needless to say, we’re chuffed.”

Contacts:

Simon Garcia

Gazprom Marketing and Trading

simon.garcia@gazprom-mt.com

Tel. +44 (0) 207 756 0012 

Mark Lester

MARK Studio

mark@markstudio.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 161 237 3712