Marksteen has gained an international reputation for being an inspiring creative strategist and problem solver, advising global companies, governments, countries and charities on brand strategy and brand behaviour. Marksteen was Global Creative Director of Interbrand and joint Director of its worldwide steering committee, building and overseeing the creative teams in London, Amsterdam and New York before making the move to set up ASHA &
Co in 2002.
In 2019 Marksteen won the Drum Social Purpose – 'Changemaker of the Year' award.
As well as overseeing all creative work, brand strategy, innovation and driving the business direction and social objectives of ASHA & Co, Marksteen also has personal projects he works on in-between clients and family commitments. Some of these include:
Founder of The Phoenix Village Project
Founder of The Big Cold Turkey Foundation
Co-founder of The New Life Secondary School in Tanzania.
Behold The Man - Study of addiction and homelessness. The study has been used by national homelessness charities as an example of best practice.
The Stations - Project tracing the emotional journey of refugees and creating engagement with public, education, businesses and Government and was instrumental in saving unaccompanied minors trapped in Calais.
PEEL - Astudy of identity. Enabling young people (and old) explore who they are through poetry and photography with significant positive mental well-being benefits and results.
