For Immediate Release

David Becker Joins The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — March 7, 2005 — PhilippeBecker Design (PBD), a rising Bay Area packaging and branding agency, today announced that David Becker, President, has been named to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Becker will provide strategic council for the Chamber's marketing communication team, and work with the board on several of its key public initiatives.

As President of PBD, David Becker has led the San Francisco agency during four years of steady growth in revenue. He has overseen the creation of brand identities for over 30 companies and packaging for over 500 products used around the world, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to local start-up food companies and specialty manufacturers. PBD has retained over 96% of its clients, and include Disney, T-Mobile, Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Forbes, Tilia and Foster Farms.

"We value David's marketing acumen and creative expertise, and are fortunate to have a branding strategist of his caliber join our Board," said Lee Blitch, President and CEO of The Chamber.

Becker says, "I am optimistic about San Francisco's future, and look forward to sharing my experience and new ideas with the San Francisco Chamber and business community. I also believe that the Chambers' embrace of growing, emerging companies – like PBD - demonstrates why SF's entrepreneurial culture is so resilient."

About PhilippeBecker Design
PhilippeBecker Design is a growing packaging and branding agency founded in 1998 by brothers David and PhilippeBecker. The two joined forces for their San Francisco studio after leaving frog design and Primo Angeli, respectively. Their work has garnered numerous design awards, including Clio, Mobius and the New York Art Directors Club.

PBD's clients include Disney, T-Mobile, Safeway, Whole Foods Market, Forbes, Tilia and Foster Farms.

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