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Vivaldi Group and BRASH Agency Announce Strategic Alliance to Redefine the Future of Luxury

London, February 15, 2025 – Vivaldi Group, the world’s leading authority in brand-led business transformation, has joined forces with Brash Agency, the global creative powerhouse behind some of the most iconic destinations and luxury experiences of our time. Together, they aim to set a new global benchmark for how visionary brands and immersive experiences shape luxury products and living across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

For more than two decades, Vivaldi has pioneered the art and science of brand-led growth – helping industry leaders and iconic brands transform brand building into sustainable business results. By embedding brand strategy as the face of business strategy – at the core of innovation, customer experience, and marketing – Vivaldi has consistently propelled companies to become brand leaders in their markets.

BRASH Agency, known for world-defining projects such as the Burj Khalifa, Qiddiya, and the Red Sea International Airport, brings unmatched expertise in crafting places and experiences that inspire, endure, and captivate – blending deep cultural insight with creative excellence.

A Visionary Collaboration

This alliance bridges Vivaldi’s strategic mastery with Brash’s creative ingenuity – a powerful combination that will enable luxury brands, lifestyle destinations, and real estate developments to connect with audiences in ways that are both commercially transformative and emotionally resonant, creating lasting financial value and driving measurable business impact.

By integrating the distinct specialisms and deep experience of both teams, we deliver the strength of one seamless partner and a true multiplier effect where each side enhances the other. Clients benefit from a unified approach that combines strategic precision with creative brilliance, supported by a global footprint that offers local market insight and worldwide perspective. Together, the power of our people drives lasting brand impact and measurable business growth.

Leadership Perspective

Erich Joachimsthaler, Ph.D., CEO & Founder of Vivaldi Group:

“At Vivaldi, we believe brands should be the driving force behind business growth. By partnering with BRASH, we combine our proven brand-led strategy with their extraordinary ability to design new brands and create immersive experiences. The result will be not just stronger brands—but iconic destinations and products that redefine luxury across continents.”

John Brash, CEO of BRASH Agency:

“This is more than a partnership—it’s the coming together of two forces with the same ambition: to elevate how people live, travel, and experience the world. Vivaldi’s strategic precision combined with our creativity will deliver brands and experiences that are as impactful commercially as they are culturally.”

Global Impact

From Europe’s heritage luxury markets to the rapidly growing hubs of Southeast Asia and Africa, the partnership will:

  • Reinvent luxury by integrating brand strategy with cutting-edge innovation and experiential design.
  • Create cultural icons that resonate globally while honoring local identity.
  • Drive sustainable growth by aligning every customer and brand interaction with a bold, future-ready vision.

About Vivaldi Group

Vivaldi Group is a leading independent strategy and business transformation firm that helps companies achieve brand-led growth by connecting strategy, innovation, and experience.

About BRASH Agency

BRASH Agency is a world-renowned creative consultancy shaping iconic destinations and experiences through cultural insight, innovation, and visionary design.

To learn more about how Vivaldi Group / Brash Agency are transforming luxury, visit www.brash.agency

What is the purpose of the Vivaldi–BRASH alliance?

The alliance is designed to put commercial value at the center of brand strategy. Vivaldi brings its proven ability to tie brand decisions directly to revenues, profits, and enterprise value, while BRASH contributes its expertise in luxury property, destination design, and iconic experiences. Together, they ensure that every brand and experience is not just admired, but also delivers measurable financial returns.

How will clients benefit from this collaboration?

Clients gain a partner that blends boardroom-grade strategic and financial rigor with world-class creative execution. Vivaldi makes sure brand investments are commercially sound and ROI-driven, while BRASH turns those strategies into high-value properties, luxury destinations, and cultural i

What markets and sectors does this alliance focus on?

The focus is on luxury goods, high-value real estate, and cultural destinations—sectors where strong brands directly influence asset values and revenue streams. From heritage markets in Europe to the fast-growth hubs of Southeast Asia and Africa, the alliance helps clients capture new demand, monetize experiences, and scale brand-led ventures with financial impact.

What makes this partnership different from others?

Most partnerships stop at storytelling or design. What sets Vivaldi and BRASH apart is the ability to connect brand strategy to financial performance. Vivaldi embeds brand as a driver of business results and shareholder value, while BRASH has delivered some of the world’s most valuable and iconic developments. Together, they redefine luxury through a commercially disciplined, creatively visionary approach that ensures brands and destinations grow in both cultural influence and financial worth.