Brand Transition at Landis+Gyr

In their quest for expansion, Landis+Gyr made bold acquisitions, adding new realms of expertise to their arsenal. They acquired companies specializing in EV charging, Flexibility management, and Cybersecurity, each acquisition a stepping stone towards becoming a holistic energy management services provider. But this required an integrated  approach towards consolidating and managing the resulting family of brands.

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My role involved spearheading the transition of Landis+Gyr’s brand perception from solely a meter manufacturer to a holistic provider of energy management solutions. This required a multifaceted approach encompassing brand positioning, product diversification, and post-acquisition brand consolidation.

Actions:

  1. Collaborated cross-functionally with product development, marketing, sales and customers across the acquired companies to integrate their stories and technologies seamlessly to build a unified yet relevant brand experience for our existing and new audiences.
  2. Led efforts to consolidate acquired brands under the Landis+Gyr umbrella, leveraging our established reputation and global presence to amplify the value proposition of our expanded offerings in EV charging, Flexibility management, and Cybersecurity.
  3. Launched the shapethefuture campaign – including a new corporate brand video, event themes and booth concepts, a revamp of our blog , social and extended content marketing efforts in include energy, mobility, water and energy security,

Results: Through diligent planning and execution, Landis+Gyr successfully repositioned itself as a leading energy management services provider, bolstered by strategic acquisitions and post-acquisition brand consolidation efforts. The integrated approach not only enhanced our competitive advantage but also solidified our position as a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of the modern energy landscape.

 

ANOOP GANGADHARAN

MBA | Marketer | Storyteller