Cosimo Surace is a globally respected Creative Director and Branding Specialist, serving as Group Creative Director and New York Studio Principal at Stranger & Stranger, the award-winning packaging design agency renowned for its work in the alcoholic beverage industry. With over 18 years of experience in branding and packaging, Cosimo specialises in the drinks and luxury goods space, crafting distinctive brand worlds for wines, spirits, and beers that resonate across global markets. His work is defined by a deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, and the power of design to elevate products into cultural icons.
Beginning his career in his hometown of Adelaide, Australia, Cosimo joined Stranger & Stranger in London in 2009, before later relocating to New York, where he now leads the agency’s global design team. In this role, he oversees large-scale International projects, mentors creative talent across studios, and shapes the strategic direction of some of the world’s most influential beverage brands. Through his leadership, Cosimo continues to push the boundaries of contemporary branding and packaging, helping define the future of design in the drinks industry.