Malaysia – Naga DDB Tribal has announced the return of three former Nagarians—Walter Teoh, Jeff Ooi, and Andrea Ma—to strengthen its leadership and creative capabilities as the agency continues to evolve through the Naga Network.
The agency said the return of the three seasoned professionals marks another step in bolstering its capabilities and culture ahead of 2026.
Walter Teoh rejoins Naga DDB Tribal as executive creative director after eight years at Leo Burnett, where he led creative for major brands including Maxis and Maggi. He also has a strong telecommunications background, having worked on Digi during the era that produced the iconic Yellow Man campaign alongside Naga DDB Tribal’s CCO Alvin Teoh.
Jeff Ooi returns as executive creative lead (Art, Craft & Special Projects). A creative veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, Ooi brings expertise in crafting excellence, AI integration, and developing creative IP—areas shaping how Naga develops future-ready ideas and solutions for clients.
Lastly, Andrea Ma returns with a background in client management and marketing strategy, including experience on the client side. She will focus on operational excellence and client leadership, supporting the agency’s efforts to maintain high standards of service and delivery.
Speaking on the new appointments, Kristian Lee, group executive director of Naga DDB Tribal, said, “These are members of the Naga family who understand our DNA — and welcoming them back to the fold is a powerful way to strengthen our creative, organisational and cultural foundation. Walter, Jeff, and Andrea return with an even broader set of experiences and a shared mission in Naga’s ambitions—toward building and defining our future as a company as well as developing more holistic solutions for our clients for the present.”
Lee continued, “As we head into 2026, our focus is on elevating the quality and effectiveness of the work we deliver through the Naga Network—a connected ecosystem of specialist agencies working as one. Their return reinforces that belief in the strength of our people, our partnerships, and our pursuit to evolve and develop as a group of companies.”
The appointments underscore Naga DDB Tribal’s focus on nurturing talent, strengthening cross-agency collaboration, and investing in industry leadership as the agency builds on recent business wins and network growth.
