Japan – Advertising agency Grey has announced the promotion of Masa Okazaki to chief operating officer of Grey Tokyo.
As chief operating officer, Masa will be in charge of upholding Grey Tokyo’s strategic vision, fostering its borderless agenda, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding marketing services and integrated solutions to clients.
Masa will be entering his new role with eighteen months of prior experience as the chief business officer for Grey Tokyo, as well as over 10 years of experience within the advertising industry.
Commenting on his own appointment, Masa said that his experience working creative and collaborative talent at Grey for the last eighteen months, has been tremendous for him.
“The strategy and plans we have put in place are solid, but it is the people who bring it to life. Throughout this process, we achieved remarkable and effective work, forging deep and lasting relationships with both existing and new clients. Our goal is to build upon this momentum and accelerate further growth,” he added.
Meanwhile, Yukiko Ochiai, president and CEO of Grey Tokyo, said, “Masa is one of the most dynamic and innovative people I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He is a true change-maker and a results-oriented leader with extensive industry knowledge. I am confident that we have the best team in place to drive the growth of our clients, brands and businesses, which will also take Grey Tokyo to even greater heights.”
