James joins CIG with over 20 years of experience in digital, web, print, and placemaking design, bringing a fresh perspective and extensive expertise to the team, says the company. He most recently heading up the design team at specialist property development company Unica Capital.
James takes over from Pete Lawrence, who is making the move to semi-retirement after 18 years in the role. Pete will continue to work in a freelance capacity, aiming to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing collaboration.
Felim O’Brien, CEO of Communications International Group, said: “James’s creative vision and technical background make him an excellent addition to CIG as we continue to innovate and expand our publishing and training services. His extensive design experience and leadership skills will play a pivotal part in enhancing our design and production processes, building on the strong foundation that Pete has established.
“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Pete for his dedication and creative leadership at CIG over the years and we look forward to benefiting from his continued contributions in his new freelance role.”
Commenting on his appointment, James Rohan said: “It’s an honour to follow in Pete’s footsteps and contribute to CIG’s proven excellence in publishing and pharmacy training. A ‘user first’ approach to design is at the heart of everything CIG do: effortlessly delivering clear communications and creating seamless user journeys. I look forward to working with the talented CIG team to push the boundaries of design and production in pursuit of those goals.”
Outside of work, says CIG, James is an enthusiastic artist, exhibiting across Sussex and Kent, and is also a keen sportsman. He is married with one son.
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