About OWB

Founding Partner and Managing Director of OWB Creative, the Birmingham based full-service marketing agency.

Andrew has worked in senior client-side positions for global brands including TNT and Blagden Industries Group and marketing agencies across the UK and overseas.

Andrew is chair of the newly formed Institute of Directors Greater Birmingham branch, fellow of the RSA and a member of the Reform Club. He is former non-executive director for St Giles Hospice group and Business Link West Midlands, where he was also made an ambassador for creative industries.

He was awarded ‘Director of the Year’ in the small business category in the 2017 IoD West Midlands Awards.

Shari is Founding Partner and Operations Director of OWB. A qualified marketer and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketers and Women in Business, her main expertise is in developing powerful client relationships, detailed project management, delivery of outstanding customer service, operational improvement and maximising ROI for clients. As well as Account Direction, Shari is responsible for the HR, Finance and process development and improvement of the business through the ISO 9000 accreditation and Investors in Excellence programme.

Aside from day to day running of the agency, Shari is either found in her kayak or indulging her passion for motorcycles which includes running an online classic motorcycle business importing and selling Harley Davidsons from Europe and the USA.

Mark Norman (Norm) joined OWB in summer 2009 having worked as In-house Designer for a prestige car company in Birmingham and a Designer/Artworker at a magazine in Warrington.

Norm has a degree in Visual Communication with Illustration from the University of Derby and a Diploma in Art and Design from Manchester Metropolitan University.

As Senior Designer at OWB Norm now works on leading projects, continually developing top quality creative.

Rachel has worked in a variety of design roles since graduating from Coventry University in 2009 with a joint honours degree in Graphic Design and Illustration, and enjoys a particular focus on all things digital, including email marketing, video and animation.

Bryony joined OWB in September 2010 after completing a degree in Advertising Design at the University of Wales, Newport.

Providing a fresh perspective to design and a strong natural flair, Bryony has become an integral part of the OWB Design Team.

Driven to continue her professional development, Bryony puts her motivation down to the pleasure of working with OWB’s broad and exciting variety of Clients.

Dave joined OWB in Autumn 2018, he has a wealth of experience from working in design agencies around the West Midlands. Dave is very adaptable and creative, working on traditional print and branding to digital media, animation and web design.

Outside of designing Dave has a love of film and music. He also enjoys swimming, running, walking, snowboarding and cycling.

Zubair Safdar (Zubes) joined OWB in Autumn 2018.

Graduating from University of Birmingham with a BA honours degree in Marketing Management, his previous roles include in-house CRM Designer for a leading pub retailer & brewer and a Senior Marketing & Design Specialist for a FTSE 100 company.

Zubes is self-motivated & driven, with over 12 years’ experience in design for both print & digital... There’s plenty of creativity still left in him!

In his spare time enjoys going to the gym, long walks with his rottweiler ‘Duke’, and eating (not so much cooking).

Claire joined OWB in September 2017 having previously worked in the Marketing industry both in-house and agency side. She has over 7 years experience and holds a BSc degree in Business Management and Marketing from Cardiff University.

Now a Senior Account Manager at OWB, Claire liaises with our clients, making sure they’re happy and projects are completed on time.

In her spare time Claire loves all things food related, caffeine and exercising.

Melissa (or Liss..or Lissey..) is our Administration backbone, handling all things administrative and working with the team to maintain and manage projects through the CRM system and supporting the OWB accounts function.

Will joined OWB in January 2024 after spending over a year as a Marketing Executive at a major UK based paper merchant. Before that, he studied BA Sociology with a Specialism in Technology and Markets at the University of Warwick, then MSc Marketing at the University of Birmingham.

Will has experience in both traditional and contemporary methods of marketing, and is passionate about branding, social media account management, content creation, and PR.
In his spare time Will enjoys going to a multitude of live music concerts with his twin brother, watching football and basketball, gym and family time.

Katie supports our clients with social media content and copywriting.

With a particular interest in digital communication, Katie works on everything from content creation and strategy, to blog writing, editing and SEO to get the best results for our clients.

In her spare time, as a bit of a self-proclaimed foodie… she loves going out for dinner and finding the best restaurants in the midlands…any potential food clients take note!

Chris supports our clients with impactful press and media relations support.

With a focus on ensuring clients reach new audiences, Chris works on everything from news releases and media strategy, to broadcast engagement and award writing to help clients raise their profile.

In his spare time, he can be found walking with his dog, checking out the latest cinema releases or attempting to improve his Italian in the hope of one day living 'la dolce vita'!