The Global Brand Alliance Team
The Global Brand Alliance is 120 people strategically based around the world. We partner with our clients to offer a centralised team of brand architects, consultants and project managers. Our projects are supported through our global in-country project offices. Collectively we ensure product build quality, cost control and achieve brand consistency.
We are the only independent, global brand implementation agency - which is why we are leading the way.
Founding Partners
Matthew Burton - Business Development Director
Matt’s specialty is networking and developing new business. He has worked on many international and global projects, with fast experience in the Asia Pacific region from living and working within the region for a number years. With 15 years experience and working within the signage industry originally as an installation engineer, his knowledge covers many aspect of the signage and graphics industry, including surveying, installation and project management.
Joel Williamson - Global Project Manager
Joel received a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Western Kentucky University in 1988. He is known for his highly organized and motivated approach and brings 20 years of project management expertise to the Global Brand Alliance. Joel has managed brand rollouts throughout the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, South America, Europe and Asia.
Dan Griesmer - Global Head of Product Development
Dan received a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Design from University of Dayton in 1984. He has 21 years experience in the sign industry. Dan has extensive experience in all phases of corporate identity design, using his creative insight and technical knowledge to help successfully implementing brand designs. Dan has been a professional member of Society for Environmental Graphic Design since 1992.
Tim Depriest - Global Project Manager
Tim has 29 years experience in the sign industry; implementing brands successfully by meeting the specific needs of each project with a steadfast commitment to excellence. In addition to project management, Tim has experience in sign fabrication, shop supervision, design and estimating. His experience is an asset that provides insight into the many aspects of brand implementation. Tim has managed sign programs throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.