Quotes from colleagues and clients

“I honestly think it's hard to speak highly enough of Thomas. He is an outstanding creative mind, with a rare combination of talents that make him not only a one-of-a-kind creative but a worthy-to-follow leader. His optimism and enthusiasm, his attention to detail, his deep understanding of the business combined with an impressive talent to identify idea potential, his ability to mentor junior talent, his inspiring and calm attitude even during stressful times, his constant pursuit of excellence, his open-minded and respectful attitude towards all individuals that participate in the creative process. I have rarely witnessed so much talent and skill combined in one individual, who happens to be also, personally, a wonderful, fun, and kind human being. To me, he was and is, an inspiration and a role model of what a leader should really look like.”

— Vanessa Violante, Creative Director

“If you‘re looking for someone not only with the eye and skills to do some amazing creative work but also with a mind filled with ideas and a heart filled with passion Thomas is the person you have been looking for. I have seldomly seen a person that dedicated to what he is doing. Not only is Thomas a creative pro, his understanding of his teams needs and those of the clients is outstanding. To describe him in two simple words: full package! And in one: rockstar!”

— Astrid von Gentzkow, Managerin Talent Acquisition

“He is never easily satisfied. His motto is "good enough sucks". When he sees problems, he doesn't complain about them – he solves them. Not just his own, but also those of others. He was probably born to be helpful. He stands up for other colleagues and ensures that interns learn something. Even when others say it’s not possible, he makes it possible. He's always looking for a way to do better. And mostly he finds it too. If he can't find a way, he just makes it. Not only did he significantly determine the look of most designs, but also the countless postings, presentations and award ideas. Only when he’s satisfied is it EOB for him. As already mentioned, it can get late. The security guards at the agency can confirm that.”

— Christian Urbanski, Creative Director

“It was always an immense pleasure working in with Thomas. Everybody on his teams, and collaborating on projects with him, benefit from his crystal clear vision & leadership. Therefore it’s no surprise that this leads to an amazing team spirit and fantastic work. Daily business is done in the best possible quality, with his critical eye for detail, as well as additional
humorous and creative ideas on top. And out-of-the-box work is even more (inspiring and) fun his belief in ideas is contagious & helps sell them and make them a reality - can’t wait for the next season!”

— Elisabeth Anderson, Senior Account Director

“Thomas has great skills and a great personality. He’s an outstanding Creative who goes the extra mile. Even when the schedule is tight, he’s always fun to work with. Everything mentioned above makes Thomas a fantastic colleague and creative team-leader. When something isn’t great, get Thomas – he’ll fix it.”

— Martin Schürger, Client Partner

“Thomas has a great mind and a kind heart. He’s a leader, not a boss. A Creative who gets the job done. He‘s an old soul, but always up-to-date. And although he’s only wearing black, he‘s full of colorful ideas. It was an absolute pleasure working with him.”

— Michéle Anders, Senior Social Media Manager

“When you work with Thomas, you realize relatively quickly that he loves design. Not because his career has made that of him. But because he can forget the time in this activity. Of course, this means that he often works longer, not because it has to be, but because his feelings do not leave him in peace until he is satisfied. Guys like him do projects in their spare time just for the fun of it. In addition, Thomas has a very strong sence of justice, I have seldom seen someone stand up for others so selflessly. He always tries to find time for others. To help them and advance their careers.”

— Michael Fluhr, Senior Designer

“Thomas is an inspiration to all, because he has the valuable quality to animate and encourage people. At the same time, his standards for himself are extremely high and he always gets the best out of everything. Even in the most stressful situations he remains calm, keeps the overview and puts things into action. That's why it's always very rewarding and motivating to work with Thomas.”

— Viktoria Geers, Art Director & Motion Designer

“Thomas is a gifted creative with a rare combination of creativity, enthusiasm, courage, responsibility and structure. At the same time, he leaves enough room for his team's ideas and thus not only promotes an incredibly good working atmosphere, but also the creativity of the more junior team members. In the greatest stress, he still rests within himself and always remains positive and balanced. His dual talent as a brilliant creative on the one hand and a motivating and relaxed team leader on the other make him a colleague you rarely meet in this form. And if you are lucky enough to work in his creative team or, like me, to work with him as a consultant in a team, you never want to give him away again. He is professionally and personally top-notch and the driving force of every team. He is a great enrichment for every agency.”

— Alexandra Laura Walther, Senior Account Manager

“Of all the persons I met in my professional life Thomas really stands out because of a rare combination of skills which make him someone you want to work with on every possible project. With his eye for design, his passion for ideas and his kindness he not only brings projects further but also achieves to inspire the whole team.”

— Mario Loncar, Senior Copywriter

“Thomas Koch was the first colleague I met in my career at Leo Burnett and the first reason for me to feel good in my new surroundings, because he is always a kind, caring and friendly person. Furthermore he was the best tutor I ever had, because he was always challenging me, motivating me, always spend so much time to teach me and always believed in me. In his job he is doing more than one hundred percent, he has a very good eye for modern contemporary art and he always wants to surpass himself. For me Thomas is an idol, I am grateful to know him.”

— Müge Calisir, Senior Art Director

“Working with Thomas is always a pleasure. During a lot of projects I have been able to experience his extraordinary talent paired with a great amount of patience and willingness to help. He always takes time to give constructive feedback and support the team. Even in the most stressful times Thomas manages to keep respect, fun and quality alive.”

— Anica Wobalka, Account Manager

“Thomas is a Creative with a genius mind and a wonderful calm soul. A mix of Stephen Hawking and a buddhistic monk. He gets the best out of every job. Creative excellence never suffers, completely unaffected by tight timings or other difficult conditions. It was a pleasure working with him.”

— Natalie Hoffmann, Account Manager

“There's no question that Thomas is an outstanding creative. His successes speak for themselves. In addition, he is a very fine and humorous guy and a real team player. There are only a few creatives I have worked with over the years who have this combination.”

— Rainer Henn, Account Director

“Thomas is a great creative, artist and person. His keep it cool attitude and extreme attention to detail make him one of the most professional people I have worked with in the industry. I simply loved working with him and I hope I get the opportunity to do so again in the near future.”

— Camilla Szilagyi, Senior Conceptionist and Copywriter

“We do have many colleagues with splendid ideas and an endless amount of creativity in our industry but Thomas sets the bar higher than many others. Not only does he have an excellent and creative mind, he is also a particularly approachable, appreciative and very lovable colleague and team leader. This combination of professional skills and leadership is very rare and THE ‚USP‘ of Thomas. For him, all opinions count regardless of the person's age, position and background. Furthermore, the entire team is equally respected and acknowledged by Thomas. So what more could you want from a next generation leader?”

— Brigitte Marcinek, Senior Producer

“Thomas' passion for design and creativity goes beyond the agency life. He is always up to teach, lead and push the projects to the highest level. It has been a pleasure being his partner during the last years.”

— Bruno Damião, Senior Creative Director

“I can’t speak highly enough of Thomas. During the time we shared at Leo Burnett Frankfurt, I was lucky to see him grow into a leader and become an anchor for people he worked with. He approached every challenge with optimism and passion. And he helped others to grow and become better themselves. Thomas is a good listener and a creative problem solver. He would always do what’s best for the client and the agency. Always striving to find solutions that are not only creative but also solve the brief. I experienced Thomas as not only a great creative leader, but also a collaborative partner for strategists and account. He listens to his colleagues and team members to build on their input or challenge it to make it even better. I am looking forward to work with you together soon, Thomas!”

— Natalie Forler-Janowski, Senior Strategist

“During my time at Samsung, I worked together with Thomas and the team from Leo Burnett. Working with Thomas is not only fun and professional but also highly output oriented. Thomas has a great attitude towards working in a team with the client, quickly picks up the essence, and always delivers on point. But he doesn’t stop there, he and his team always delivered the often-needed added value on top of the requested. Resulting in stunning 360° digital-first campaigns. With his passion, creativity, and standing in for creative work he is a great addition to any project and team. Looking forward to working together again in the future!”

— Ronald Bonsen, Manager Marketing Communication