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Wolff Olins

Brand Strategy & Design ConsultancyAgency

Wolff Olins helps organizations redefine their brand purpose and identity to drive business transformation, combining rigorous strategic thinking with bold, distinctive creative design.

Last updated Jun 22, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
1965
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Parent
Omnicom Group
Connections
3

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Revenue
$50M-$150M
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About

Premium global brand consultancy recognized as a market leader in transformative brand strategy and identity design, with a portfolio of iconic global brands.

Wolff Olins is one of the world's most influential brand consultancies, founded in London in 1965 by Michael Wolff and Wally Olins. The firm specializes in brand strategy, identity design, and organizational transformation, helping clients redefine their purpose and market positioning. Notable work includes iconic brand identities for Tata, Orange (telecom), GE, Uber, Google, and the 2012 London Olympics, among many others. The consultancy operates at the intersection of business strategy and creative design, making it a trusted partner for organizations undergoing significant transformation. Wolff Olins operates globally with offices in London, New York, and San Francisco, serving a predominantly enterprise-level client base across industries including technology, finance, healthcare, and public sector. The firm's approach combines deep strategic thinking with bold creative execution, positioning it as a premium consultancy rather than a traditional design agency. Its work often involves C-suite engagement and long-term brand transformation programs. While not a traditional AdTech company, Wolff Olins plays a significant role in the broader marketing and advertising ecosystem by shaping the foundational brand identities that underpin advertising campaigns, digital experiences, and customer engagement strategies. The firm was acquired by Omnicom Group in 2001, giving it access to a vast global network while maintaining its distinct identity and creative independence.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Brand Strategy

    Comprehensive brand positioning, purpose definition, and strategic frameworks to guide organizational direction and market differentiation.

  • Brand Identity Design

    Visual identity systems including logos, typography, color, and design language that express a brand's unique character.

  • Brand Architecture

    Structuring and organizing brand portfolios to clarify relationships between parent brands, sub-brands, and product lines.

  • Digital Brand Experience

    Translating brand identity into digital environments including websites, apps, and interactive experiences.

  • Organizational Transformation

    Aligning internal culture, employee experience, and organizational behavior with external brand positioning.

  • Brand Naming

    Strategic naming services for companies, products, and services to ensure distinctiveness and relevance.

Key features

End-to-end brand transformation from strategy to executionC-suite and board-level strategic engagementCross-industry expertise spanning tech, finance, healthcare, and public sectorGlobal delivery capability across multiple continentsIntegration of business strategy with creative designLong-term brand stewardship and evolution support

Use cases

Corporate rebranding following mergers or acquisitionsBrand creation for new market entrants or startups scaling globallyRefreshing legacy brands to remain relevant in digital-first environmentsBuilding brand identity for public sector and government institutionsAligning brand strategy with business transformation initiativesDeveloping brand systems for technology and platform companies

Customer segments

Global Fortune 500 corporationsTechnology and platform companiesFinancial services institutionsGovernment and public sector organizationsHealthcare and life sciences companiesRetail and consumer brandsTelecommunications companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaSketchPrototyping and UX toolsBrand management platforms

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Consulting engagements (on-site and remote)

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1965 · Founded
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