Brand design agency Elmwood has promoted Andrew Lawrence to creative director for its Leeds office.

Lawrence has been part of Elmwood's studio team for 18 years and steps into the role vacated by Richard Scholey, who left to join The Chase last year.

"I’m discovering what drives and motivates people, making sure we have the right teams for the right projects and ultimately, happy clients," Lawrence said.

Elmwood has also hired Zoe Shore from 20:20 as digital account director/'digital stuff creator'.

The appointments follow last year's arrival of Colin Burns as 'director of stuff' and the internal promotions of Sarah Dear and Jon Stubley to managing partners in Leeds.