testimonials

ceft and company – a new york based creative agency

	remi fritsch business director and director of bespoke berluti, paris – france

“ucef has an outstanding understanding of brand dna’s and founding stories, as well as a natural affinity with luxury brands. a strategic thinker, he brings tremendous value in early stages of brand strategy work. he is also able to source remarkable talent for implementing it – both within ceft and company and outside. he excels at running the creation, production and execution phases. he is extremely reliable, reactive, and communicative with his client. his seniority and expertise allow him to understand his clients p&l, objectives, and his creative talents are always geared towards clients r.o.i.”

	david olsen vice president, global beauty net-a-porter, new york – usa

“What are the business goals of this creative project?” He and his team are the rare combination of creative minds with R.O.I at the forefront of the execution. They don’t just put up something amazing in a timely and professional manner and consider budgets, but they also create amazing work with return and business goals consistently top of mind questioning the need for certain elements all along the way. The results speak for themselves and our entire business was blown away! I look forward to working with him again and highly recommend his company for anyone interested in the services they offer.”

	sabina belli director of image and innovation LVMH brands, paris – france

“…(at LVMH) we believe that luxury is also about art de vivre, culture, style, rituals, elegance, taste and an obsessional attention to details. we share these same values with ucef hanjani and his team. our collaboration is not only based on a great intellectual alchemy, but it is also based on a similar way to look at the world. ucef thinks big and his creative work is equally grand.”

	“my lunch with nigel powell” chief communications officer nike, portland – usa

“…unfortunately nike’s policy is not to write testimonials unless it is agreed as part of a major negotiation / purchase. however i can take you out to lunch!”

	diane kim senior vice president, global marketing estee lauder companies, new york – usa

“we’ve hired ucef on a few different occasions to assist on creative development for several of our fashion designer brands. the work he delivered was on brand, well informed, curated and articulated. ucef is a great pleasure to work with — a business minded creative professional with a high sensibility.”

	glen luchford fashion director / photographer international man of mystery

“…i have worked with ucef and his team for more than ten years now. the projects are always challenging and the team works in a dedicated way. the work ethic is always the same…(with) attention to detail…from the first concept to the last precise detail of the post production.”

	natacha dzikowski director of advertising and marketing christian dior, paris – france

“…ceft and company is much more than a creative agency. it’s a creative lab that invents new territories and new languages which have an enduring effect on brands. in ceft and company I found “une perle rare” —ucef hanjani is a creative director who is a genius strategist and can think outside of traditional advertising. each time i am impressed not only by the strength of the ideas and the quality of the execution but also by the ability ceft and company has to work in a 360° approach under pressure.”

	julia goldin global chief marketing officer revlon, new york – usa

“ucef has a truly unique combination of global cultural sensitivity, divine aesthetic and strategic creativity. he was a great partner in building aspirational, visionary creative communication for the Charlie brand as he was able to holistically embrace all touch points of the brand, from packaging to product innovation to communication and brand experience. he is passionately committed to his projects and the overall commercial success of the brand which makes him a great partner.”

	hiroko kawasaki president HK production, tokyo – japan

“…i have had the pleasure of working with ucef for many years. he possesses such a passion for his work and always strives for excellence and perfection despite the ever- present budgetary restrictions we face in this industry. he is not only a wonderfully artistic professional whose work is always to the satisfaction of his clients, but i am pleased to also call him my personal friend who i will continue to know for many years to come.”

	bertrand steip business development director moët & chandon, new york – usa

“…ceft and company has worked as a great partner, not only answering to moët & chandon briefs with a great sense of luxury and style, but also engaging in fantastic “challenge and build” exercises when they were exposed to our strategies. this led to implement truly innovative initiatives that maximized the effectiveness of our communication investments.”

	adelaide sharples marketing director UK and international revlon, london – england

“ucef and his team at ceft and company have applied their natural affinity with the fragrance category, their outstanding understanding of brands and exemplary creative skills to a major repositioning and brand identity program. throughout, the appreciation of commercial needs and rigorous focus on delivery has been critical to success. i look forward to having the opportunity to work with Ucef again – his bold vision and keen engagement makes the work a pleasure.”