ABOUT​
WE BUILT OUR STRATEGIC AND CREATIVE "CHOPS" leading the development of large-scale creative campaigns, in the communications world, before carving out a successful entrepreneurial space as strategic brand designers. We've worked with the top financial institutions, CPG leaders, tech giants, and leading start-ups and their investors. But as our personal interests in the natural world become more of a priority, we have made the decision to entirely focus our professional efforts on working with eco-focused companies, organizations and individuals, committed to sustaining our planet.
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OUR CAPABILITIES
Strategic Planning + Brand Architecture
Naming
Brand Identity
Web Design
Experiential Brand Videos
Educational printed + e-materials
Annual organizational reports
Infographics
​CHARLES BONGERS
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Charles Bongers has lived a lifelong passion for nature and the outdoors as a world-class sailor, mountain climber and tree advocate. As creative director, he has worked extensively with a roster of the world’s leading companies, entrepreneurs and eco-focused organizations to create award-winning, brand communications and design campaigns. In Toronto and Seattle, Charles has worked with Microsoft and large-scale startups to develop launch strategies and branding campaigns for industry-changing companies, Skytap, Smilebox and Ecobee. As the former co-creative director of Ogilvy-Toronto, Charles led the development of strategic creative campaigns for Nestle, Quaker, World Wildlife Fund and American Express.
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Charles also serves as creative director to Wild Entrust, a wildlife conservation trust in Southern Africa dedicated to supporting the long-term viability of threatened large predators. In addition, Charles is the creative director and illustrator of Coaching Conservation, a “Learning from Wildlife” educational program designed to help children to care about themselves, each other and the natural environment around them.
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He is the author and illustrator of the children’s book, Do Trees Have Mothers?, selected as a “Heather’s Pick” at Indigo Books Canada. Narrated by “Nuts” the silly squirrel and based on the science of trees, Do Trees Have Mothers? aims to create a connection to nature in young children ages 3 to 8 years with the hope of inspiring our future forest custodians.​
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​LIZ NENADICH
With an extensive background in strategic branding and business development, Liz has expertise in bringing strategy and ideas to life. As a business leader and entrepreneur, Liz has built a career working in partnership with clients and creative teams to grow both top global companies and leading start-up ventures. She began her career in the Toronto and New York advertising community with brand leadership roles for Dove/Lever Brothers, The Miller Brewing Company, Adam’s Brands confectionary, CIBC, Campbells. As co-founder and strategic lead of Extension Brand Design, Liz was instrumental in developing branding and communications campaigns for National Bank Financial, Microsoft Corporate/Seattle, Ecobee Skytap, Decho (formerly Pi Corp).
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Born in the UK, Liz has lived in Toronto, New York, Paris and Montreal and is equally passionate about design, art, community, jazz and food. Her interest in supporting up-and-coming creative talent is deeply inspired by her own two children, musicians and producers in the genre of house music and jazz vocal performance.
About CB&Co Brand Design – Strategic Branding for a Sustainable Future
CB&Co Brand Design is a Toronto and Montreal-based creative studio specializing in sustainable brand strategy, visual identity, and storytelling for organizations committed to environmental stewardship, social impact, and cultural change.
Founded by experienced designers and strategists, we partner with eco-conscious companies, nonprofits, educators, and innovators to create meaningful brands that resonate deeply and inspire action.
Our approach blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and a deep respect for nature, helping clients communicate their purpose and values through compelling design and messaging.
What We Offer:
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Brand strategy and positioning
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Visual identity and logo design
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Environmental and educational storytelling
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Packaging and campaign design
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Collaborative, client-focused process
Clients include leaders in conservation, sustainable technology, education, and cultural initiatives—such as WWF, ecobee, Coaching Conservation, and Woodfield True Nature Campus.
CB&Co is committed to building brands that support a regenerative future through authentic, impactful design.