Ken Leung

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Creative Studio Manager at Arla Foods

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ken is the Creative Studio Manager for The Barn, Arla Foods internal agency. With over a decade of experience, he has developed creative work for major FMCG and entertainment brands like Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Disney. He holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Illustration from the University of Portsmouth.

Outside of his formal role, Ken is a passionate advocate for his team and the wider creative community, frequently looking to hire and connect with talented freelancers in the Leeds area. He is described by colleagues as enthusiastic, hardworking, and a multi-talented problem solver with a great sense of humor.

Unique fact: Ken worked for four years as a freelance graphic designer before graduating from university.

Personality Overview

Self-Confident

Vision Oriented

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Team Leadership
Actively celebrates his team's achievements online and is constantly looking to hire talented people to join his studio at Arla Foods.
FMCG Brand Design
Has an extensive portfolio working on major fast-moving consumer goods brands, including InBev, United Biscuits, Kellogg's, and Danone.
Creative Strategy
He was a speaker at a recent ISBA event focused on the evolution of digital creative, in-house skills, and agile marketing campaigns.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
Creative Studio Manager at Arla Foods
5-2019 - 1-2021
Studio Manager at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
4-2018 - 4-2019
Creative Director at The Space People - Idea Makers
10-2017 - 4-2018
Graphic Designer at analogue.
9-2014 - 9-2017
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Maxx Marketing, Inc.

Education

2006 - 2009
BA Hons: 2006 from University of Portsmouth
Education details unavailable from Woodhouse College

More Information

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Exp : 20 Location : Leeds, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Creative Studio Manager at Arla Foods
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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