{"id":51005,"date":"2018-01-28T22:48:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-28T22:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tywenzel.com\/askqnow\/?page_id=51005"},"modified":"2018-11-01T11:00:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-01T15:00:38","slug":"clients-and-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brandlink.com\/index.php\/clients-and-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Clients & Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” video=”” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”51163″ img_size=”full” eltd_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1541084273465{padding-right: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#efefef” thickness=”1PX” down=”-10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” video=”” padding_top=”90″ padding_bottom=”70″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no” oblique_section=”no” oblique_section_top_and_bottom=”both” oblique_section_position=”from_left_to_right” triangle_shape=”no” triangle_shape_position=”both”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\n

CLIENTS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Client lists are not always reliable competency references, as while one may have worked for them the exact involvement is often unclear. In the list that follows you\u2019ll find clients of Q\u2019s own two companies, where he obviously was the Chief Consultant, and clients for whom he was responsible for during his periods of employment.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\nAccenture
\nAdvo
\nAladdin Technologies
\nAmerican Ballet Theatre
\nAmersham Biosciences
\nAplia
\nAssociated Black Charities
\nApple
\nAT&T
\nBanco Serfin
\nBank of Montreal
\nBaptist Health Systems
\nBellSouth
\nBisquit Cognac
\nBlodgett\/Butterworth
\nBlueLinx
\nBoston Chicken \/ Market
\nBrookhaven Labs
\nBT (Concert)
\nCaliber
\nCanon
\nCCC
\nChemical Bank
\nChevron
\nCigna
\nCitizens
\nClicquot
\nCMGI
\nCoca-Cola
\nColt
\nCompaq
\nControl Data
\nCordis
\nCovance
\nCuisine Solutions
\nDePuy Synthes
\nDisney
\nDixie
\nDSM
\nDoral Hotels
\nDuracell
\nEinstein Brothers
\nEMC
\nEncadria
\nErnst & Young
\nEquitable Bank
\nFamily Education
\nFendi
\nFord
\nFrance Telecom Voila\u2019
\nFranciscan Health
\nFrontier
\nGeorgia-Pacific
\nGlaxo
\nGSK
\nHertz
\nHWL
\nHuber
\nIBM
\nIBM (seven spinoffs)
\nICC
\nIntel
\nInterface
\nIsrael (The State of Israel)
\nJohnson & Johnson
\nKobrand
\nKodak
\nLexmark
\nLilly
\nMarathon
\nMayflower
\nMaxwell
\nMazda
\nMcNeil
\nMerck
\nMerrill Lynch”
\nMCI
\nMitsui
\nMotorola DigitalDNA
\nMS Society
\nMtel
\nNabi
\nNalco (Suez Group)
\nNEC (Eulix)
\nNX Communications
\nOrtho Biotech
\nPaloma Picasso
\nPapermate
\nParrish Art Museum
\nPGA (America and UK)
\nPennant
\nPennwell
\nPerroni & Associati
\nPlaza Hotel
\nPrimestar
\nPTS Diagnostics
\nQuintiles
\nRandstad
\nRed Cross
\nRoche
\nRoche Diagnostics
\nRyder Cup
\nRyland
\nSaudi Arabian Airlines
\nScios Nova
\nSimmons
\nTalisma
\nTelcordia
\nTelefonica
\nTextron
\nTime Inc.
\nUNC Business School
\nUniversal Access
\nVicuron
\nVie de France
\nVista Technologies
\nWhitman Institute
\nWyeth
\nWyndham Hotels
\nXerox
\nXO Communications
\nZiff-Davis (TechTV)[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”25″ down=”0″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]\n

TESTIMONIALS<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The nature of the AskQ<\/b> services requires you to be confident of:<\/p>\n

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  • professional competence, as in an intimate knowledge of and experience in the subject matters<\/li>\n
  • problem-solving track record<\/li>\n
  • ability to relate, advise, and teach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    The testimonials below are divided into three groups:<\/p>\n

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    • Managers & Peers<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Colleagues<\/strong> (direct and indirect reports)<\/li>\n
    • Clients<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      While names are withheld, contact information can be provided.<\/h4>\n
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      <\/span>MANAGERS & PEERS<\/div>
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      Interbrand – CEO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q has played a major part in the Company\u2019s growth, and I thank him for his conscientiousness and tireless efforts.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand NY – COO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I worked with Q in bringing his company into the Interbrand fold. We then worked together on birthing a new practice around Internal Brand Alignment. Q was instrumental in helping to establish the pillars that brought this practice area great success. His leadership on Xerox was vital to this client’s tenure with the firm.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Group Chief Communications Officer<\/span><\/h4>\n

      There is a bunch of attributes that make Q a great communicator and consultant but one stands out. In an industry where so many like the sound of their own voice, Q listens. That makes him thoughtful, accurate and highly relevant. He is also a great mentor to those up and coming in the industry. I enjoyed my interactions with Q and appreciated his point of view.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Group Chief Financial Officer<\/span><\/h4>\n

      A creative natural who lives and breathes brand, Q is that artful combination of passionate creativity and grounded strategic sense. Great with clients and able to inspire teams to perform, Q has wonderful talents for solving brand and business problems in a stylish and elegant way.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand Paris \u2013 President<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is to branding what the other Q (the one in James Bond) is to efficiency builiding. Except he is cheaper, smarter, faster and alive.<\/p>\n

      InterbrandHealth \u2013 CEO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is one of a very small number of real experts in the world of brands and branding today. His passion for brands is matched only by his creativity and strategic insight. He is a genuine pleasure to work with, both charming and intellectually stimulating. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for the right answers to their brand challenge.<\/p>\n

      Diefenback Elkins (>FutureBrand) \u2013 Partners and co-Founder<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q has a high level of professionalism and dedication, and a strong analytical mind which helps to bring clarity to complex identity and communications issues. In addition, his amiable personality allows him to develop a good rapport with clients.
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      <\/span>COLLEAGUES<\/div>
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      Interbrand \u2013 Senior Director, Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q always brings a fresh and provocative way of thinking about a branding challenge. He carefully deconstructs the problem and always finds the proper twist to come up with a solid and unexpected solution. He is also one of the most passionate people I know in the branding world.<\/p>\n

      InterbrandHealth \u2013 Senior Director, Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n

      It\u2019s hard to find someone who can combine passion, savvy, and creative thinking in such an actionable and applicable way than Q. Whether it\u2019s a right brain or left brain issue, external brand strategy or internal brand culture, Q seems to have done it before and always architect a new strategy and program to make it better\u2026every time and without fail. Q is a true professional, a pool of knowledge, and a smart investment.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Senior Director, Verbal Identity<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I once thought I knew a thing or two about branding\u2014and then I met Q. He is the ultimate brand strategist, powered by years of hard-won experience, a rare sort of intellectual curiosity, a thoughtful approach to problem solving, and a dominant creative gene that shows in everything he does. But Q is also so much more than a world-class strategist: to clients he is the kind of partner that nudges them toward greatness and reminds them why they hired a consultant in the first place; to colleagues (including yours truly) he is a patient and generous mentor; and to just about everyone who crosses his path he is a true friend.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand – Senior Director, Internal Brand Culture<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q combines both his intellect and passion for branding. He is comfortable communicating on both a creative and strategic basis with a conviction and expertise born from his years of experience. Working with Q while at Interbrand, he offered support and guidance in the development of engagement programs and brand strategies. Any company would be fortunate to have Q on their team.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Senior Director, Client Services<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I had the pleasure of working with Q on the re-branding of Wyndham Worldwide. Q’s talents and skill set range from brand strategist to creative solution visionary. His intellectual curiosity is as refreshing as his depth and breadth of experience is impressive. He is able to lead teams through complex assignments through his natural charisma and results orientation.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Director, Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I’d highly recommend Q for any position that requires strong leadership, clear vision, and immensely strategic thinking and execution. Q is the consummate brand strategist: well-rounded in the many industries he’s served, diverse in the scale of projects he’s led, and multi-dimensional in the success he’s brought others.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Director, Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n

      In an industry where you often surrounded by a sea of sameness, Q always brings a new and different perspective to the table. He is by far one of the most creative and strategic people I’ve ever worked with. I learned from Q how to listen, how to lead, and the value of thinking differently. I hope our paths cross again, and I am sure they will.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Director, Strategy<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Beyond being a brilliant and clarity-oriented brand strategist, Q is a fantastic people manager, committed to the growth and development of his team. Together, these make him a one-of-a-kind professional in the branding industry.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Director, Internal Brand Culture<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Very few people spur my intellectual expansion and curiosity. By far, Q is one of the most brilliant thinkers I know. He has a way of deconstructing the most complex scenarios into something simple and digestible. He is relentless in precision of thought and rationale. And, he demonstrates an approachable, generous and authentic personality. I regard Q to be a thought leader, a mentor and a friend. It goes without saying that I would highly recommend him.<\/p>\n

      Interbrand \u2013 Director, Client Services<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I had the pleasure of working with Q during my time at Interbrand. He is a strategic thinker, passionate about brand, who consistently delivers innovative solutions to complex business challenges. Partnering with clients to ensure strategies are actionable, Q is a true asset. I’ve learned a lot working alongside him and highly recommend Q as a leader, colleague and partner.<\/p>\n

      MARQ \u2013 Senior Designer<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is one of the most dedicated, articulate and knowledgeable brand identity consultants. He is very hard working, business-minded and kind. He knows how to bring a team together. I have long regarded Q as a mentor throughout my career.<\/p>\n

      Ogilvy & Mather President \u2013 President, Global Brand Consulting<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is a true brand guru, able to link the rational and the creative without a thought. And such fun to work with – an acute mind and a terrific sense of humor. Highly entrepreneurial, extremely charming and a real expert on brand strategy and architecture.<\/p>\n

      Lodestar Advisory Partners – CEO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      I have had the privilege of working with Q Malandrino for over a decade in a variety of client situations. He is without doubt the finest brand strategist I’ve encountered anywhere. Bright, passionate, very smart, always focused on his clients, and gets the larger business context in which a brand must live. I consider him a personal friend, a colleague, and a friend of our firm. I strongly recommend him to any organization seeking to take their brand performance to the next level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      <\/span>CLIENTS<\/div>
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      Aladdin Knowledge Systems – President<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “If a good consultant is someone who can do for a company what it could never do for itself, then you are \u2018it\u2019. You learned more about us than we thought possible, and gave us a definition that fits us like a glove \u2013 one we\u2019d never had reached ourselves.”<\/p>\n

      Amersham Biosciences \u2013 Senior Brand Manager<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “The Brand Positioning work was carried out in a thorough manner … gave us a solid foundation on which to build. Based on it, we asked them to assist in other projects.”<\/p>\n

      Apple Computer \u2013 Chairman of the Board<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cwell done – totally enjoyable experience; impressed at the speed and quality\u201d<\/p>\n

      AT&T \u2013 Senior Brand Manager<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cgifted in working within the limits of a corporate structure\u201d<\/p>\n

      Boston Chicken \u2013 VP, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cinstrumental in creating the identity program; never missed a detail\u201d<\/p>\n

      Compaq \u2013 Senior Director, Global Brand Management<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201csuccess due to professionalism and ability to work with a complex organization\u201d<\/p>\n

      Duracell \u2013 Senior VP Global Brand Management<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “Thank you for the sound advice and marketing sensibility; yours were good solutions, and they put many issues and challenges in perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n

      Ernst & Young \u2013 Director, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cdetail-oriented, always anticipated problems\u201d<\/p>\n

      France Telecom’s Voila\u2019 \u2013 Director, Business Development<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… a meaningful Positioning, as the basis for a common vision and an efficient action plan … sensitivity and subtlety needed came from your diverse cultural backgrounds … impressed by your professionalism, enthusiastic about your positive energy.”<\/p>\n

      Georgia-Pacific \u2013 Senior Director, Corporate Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… worked with him for the past few years on reengineering our brand strategy, architecture and identity … bright, creative, personable, effective and responsive. I highly recommend him.”<\/p>\n

      Intel \u2013 Senior Director, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q and I had the opportunity to work together over two years on the rebranding of Intel. I couldn’t have asked for a better or more insightful strategic partner. Q is a creative thinker who knows how to ground his ideas in business realities. And, even more importantly, how to take those ideas and make them actionable – a quality that is rare in the world of consultants. The breadth of experience, brand expertise and cross-industry knowledge that Q brought to the table helped me look at the landscape in new ways and pushed me to step up my own game. I feel privileged to have worked side-by-side with him and proud of what we achieved together.<\/p>\n

      Intel \u2013 Senior Director, Brand Communications<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Your branding and marketing insights, combined with your outstanding understanding of the executive mindset and the tangled corporate politics they live in make you an incredibly valuable advisor\/coach\/consigliere. Never mind your incredible work ethic! I was always amazed how you could leave a meeting and in a very brief time come back with a stunning presentation.<\/p>\n

      Johnson & Johnson \u2013 Director, Corporate Communications<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… in the segmentation and disciplining of our five corporate-level brands I worked very closely with Mr. Malandrino and his team … great deal of integrity and a commitment to deliver a quality, cost-efficient product … talented and responsible.”<\/p>\n

      Merck \u2013 Senior Director, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is smart, strategic and a pleasure to work with. His vast experience allows for spot-on strategic guidance. He takes the time to understand client needs to better inform his recommendations. He\u2019s a true strategic partner and I very much enjoyed working with him on various branding projects during my time at Merck.<\/p>\n

      Nabi Biopharma – Chairman, President and CEO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… truly expert on Brand Positioning … high energy, consistently dedicated and committed to completion, on time and budget; a pleasure doing business with; I highly recommend him”.”<\/p>\n

      Nalco Suez \u2013 Vice President, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “As we prepared for acquisition by a private equity group, the expertise of Q and his team helped us reestablish, strengthen and modernize the Nalco brand. It was intense, successful work involving every region of the world and an understanding of dozens of B-to-B markets. You helped us create a new company … strong Brand Positioning and a great Brand Architecture, as how we went to market did not express our problem-solving expertise. You built a way to identify when, where, what, why and how to brand, a decision-making path, a naming process, and a presentation to ensure internal buy-in. This work has a clear and concrete business benefit. Q’s creativity, depth of brand management expertise and ability to work constructively at every level of the company ensured the successful revamping and modernization.”<\/p>\n

      PennWell Publishing \u2013 Director, HR<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cterrific guidance and leadership; we learned so much from you\u201d<\/p>\n

      PGA of America \u2013 Director, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      Q is a master in the branding space, where it’s going, and how it applies to any business. He brings a creative and fresh approach to each project. I have had the pleasure to work with Q on several strategic “marquee” brand initiatives from 2005 – 2010. The historical IBM and Apple Computer start up venture, Taligent and the global unification brand strategy between the PGA of America, PGA of Great Britain and Ireland and the European Tour for the international golf event, The Ryder Cup. Q is a consummate professional…very talented, with high integrity and a pragmatic approach to solving branding issues. On top of that, his personality makes him fun to work with.<\/p>\n

      Prudential F&R \u2013 Chairman of the Board<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cexceptional ability to understand the issues and make thoughtful recommendations\u201d<\/p>\n

      Quintiles \u2013 Chief Marketing Officer<\/span><\/h4>\n

      We built great brands with Q – creative, memorable work that positively impacted our business. Q steered us through the brand development process with delightfully creative input and assuring guidance on the regulations. I look forward to our next project together.<\/p>\n

      Ryland Group \u2013 Vice President, Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cchallenging project; without you we would have had a difficult time\u201d<\/p>\n

      Time Warner \u2013 Director of Operations<\/span><\/h4>\n

      \u201cin the 5 years you’ve worked with us . . . reliable, resourceful, honest\u201d<\/p>\n

      Universal Access – Senior Vice President of Marketing<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… very impressed with their insight and professionalism … great understanding of our business despite its complexities, clearly described our corporate soul and offered us a clear definition of how to talk about us in a way that will influence all audiences, from customers to investors … and by the way … projects with you are always a great way to end the week.\u201d<\/p>\n

      Vicuron Pharma – President & COO<\/span><\/h4>\n

      “… created our brand in 90 days from strategy to name to identity in a professional, expert, accurate way. A pleasure to work with; I’d highly recommend him.”<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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