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The establishment of Phoenix Design Aid Kenya Ltd causes a
sensation among local clients, who have long sought our local
presence. Management emphasizes the sharing of Danish know-
how, focus on environment and climate, and local job creation
through what will become Africa’s most certified design agency
within graphic design and communication.

Management is thrilled about the launch in Nairobi, attributing
it to excellent collaboration between the PDAid staff and a local
partner and investor. Dennis Lundoe Nielsen is CEO of the newly
established company, expecting it to welcome clients by June
2017. an impressive customer base in Kenya, the launch of the Nairobi
company had been on the drawing board for two years. As CEO to
“We have made it this far due to exceptional efforts from Phoenix Phoenix Design Aid Kenya Ltd., Dennis expresses his excitement
Design Aid management and local forces in Nairobi, as well as about the business launch.
a visionary approach to the task. We have come far in a very
short time, and I am excited that we are finally ready to launch “Coping with the growing demand for complex solutions within
our business in Nairobi and start creating local jobs,” states CEO graphic design and communication requires a local presence.
Dennis Lundoe Nielsen. During a period of two years, we have been working hard on
spreading the wings of our Kenya-based business, and I am very
Diligence and high quality, combined with technical expertise excited to welcome both current and future clients. In the same
and sublime client service, are all the competencies and values way, I am proud to be contributing to the distribution of Danish
that make up the building blocks of Kenya’s leading design know-how and local job creation through a company absorbed in
agency in project management and graphic communication on issues concerning climate and environment,” says CEO Dennis
various platforms, as well as event development and manage- Lundoe Nielsen.
ment. The company’s services are targeted niche markets and are
especially distinguished because of their strong environmental The activities of the Nairobi business build on a foundation of
profile. Like the parent company, Phoenix Design Aid Kenya Ltd. cooperation with several international and national organizations,
is certified in Social Responsibility (DS 49001), Quality (ISO relief organizations, NGOs, the Kenyan government, and public
9001), Environment (ISO 14001), Health and Safety Management authorities. Skilled employees are ready to receive clients and
(OHSAS 18001), FSC CoCTM and CO neutrality. manage their projects. A local manager has been appointed to
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the office in Nairobi, which is responsible for managing all types
The Danish parent company headquartered in Randers has for of visual design and dissemination tasks, including a wide range
years worked with organizations, relief agencies and NGOs in of total solutions in the areas of design, layout, translation,
Kenya. With steadily increasing activity and the expansion of printing and implementation of digital services.

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