Singapore – Interpublic group agency Golin welcomes Ian Willoughby as director within the agency’s healthcare practice, Golin Health in Singapore.
Located in Singapore, Willoughby will work across Golin branded agencies, and will be responsible for building the healthcare offering.
With healthcare communications expertise over 25 years, Willoughby has worked within major pharmaceutical companies, communications and medical education businesses in Singapore, the UK and Australia.
He was previously a general manager at McCann Health in Singapore, possessing an experience across a wide range of specialist, general practice and consumer health areas that led the development of award-winning and highly effective campaigns.
Willoughby’s industry experience has also seen him serve as chairman of the Healthcare Communications Council in Australia, helping to provide leadership in effective healthcare advertising and communications.
Speaking on his appointment, Willoughby said, “I’m very happy to be part of the Golin team, adding to their experience across APAC, and globally. Creating impactful, purposeful programmes around health and wellness is vitally important to enhance community understanding and create change, ultimately improving health outcomes. This is what we will be helping all our clients to achieve.”
Meanwhile, Darren Burns, president of Golin APAC, commented, “We are so glad to have Ian at the helm of Golin Health in Singapore. He brings a unique insight into the opportunities and challenges faced by healthcare brands, catalysing new thinking into how we propel positive change for our clients”.
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Singapore – Storyteller platform Viddsee has announced today that Derek Tan, co-founder, has stepped down from his operational role as Viddsee’s chief business development officer, and will be transitioning to a non-executive director role on the board.
Despite stepping down from his executive role, Tan will continue leading Viddsee’s future with his tenure and experience from his previous role, guiding the company strategically as a non-executive director.
Throughout his career, Tan has immensely contributed to the company’s growth and success. By focusing on strategic partnerships and business development initiatives, he played a substantial role in expanding Viddsee’s commercial offering, user base and strengthening its position in the industry. To date, Viddsee has amassed over 3 billion views with its rich repertoire of over 5,000 films.
The business, under the guidance of co-founder and CEO, Ho Jia Jian, senior vice president of commercial, Michele Schofield, and vice president of studios, Kenny Tan, will continue its journey after the tenure of Tan as the chief business development officer. Their collective vision is to persistently uphold the company’s commitment to promoting narratives and empowering diverse voices in this digital era.
Ho Jia Jian said that the company is very grateful for Derek Tan’s invaluable contributions over the years.
“He has been instrumental in fostering partnerships that have elevated our platform’s status internationally. We appreciate his expertise and dedication, which will continue to be a resource in his role as a member of the board,” he added.
As this executive transition takes place, Viddsee remains in its goal of empowering storytellers and delivering quality, entertaining and engaging content to its global audience.
Australia – Digital creative agency Orchard has announced the appointment of Bridget Ash to the newly created role of content and activations director to bolster the agency’s content creation and engagement capabilities and end-to-end customer experience offering.
Ash brings with her extensive experience and visionary leadership in content development and activations needed to spearhead Orchard’s next phase of growth.
After her departure from Orchard in 2014, Ash went on to hold positions in social and content in the UK at Digitas Health LifeBrands, OLIVER, Real Chemistry, and more.
And now, she returns to Orchard after a six-year stint working with global consumer and healthcare brands across the UK, including AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Unilever, Novartis, and Janseen to name a few.
Throughout her established career, Ash has worked with brands to deliver strategies that resonate with audiences from a diverse range of backgrounds, geographical locations, and interests.
One notable part of Ash’s career is when she played a pivotal role as the activation lead on a global patient initiative for AstraZeneca aimed at revolutionising asthma care. This initiative, launched in over 18 countries, received numerous industry accolades and helped reach patients with an important message.
Speaking on her appointment, Ash said, “I am delighted to be returning to the Orchard team. It’s an agency with a fantastic culture, who is creating some exciting and innovative work for their clients. The team has great momentum behind them, and I’m thrilled to be part of their ongoing growth trajectory.”
Meanwhile, Mikaela Crimmins, chief strategy officer at Orchard, shared, “We are thrilled to welcome Bridget back to Orchard. Our clients are increasingly looking for ways to connect with their customers and patients with content at scale – and Bridget has the knack for knowing exactly what will positively persuade an audience in channels or formats that provide value to an audience, it doesn’t hurt either that she makes everything seem super simple. That gets a chef’s kiss from me!’
Singapore – Independent omnichannel supply side platform (SSP) Lemma has appointed Swaminathan Iyer as its director of connected TV (CTV) for Southeast Asia. Said appointment will further strengthen the company’s position as a critical player in the region’s digital advertising landscape.
Iyer’s appointment comes at a critical time of growth for the company as it expands its ad portfolio to include CTV alongside DOOH, making it available to clients in the region.
He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the digital and CTV space, having held leadership roles at DigiAdapt, Paramount, Yahoo amongst others.
Speaking on his new role, Iyer said, “With Lemma’s focus on innovation and cutting-edge technology, I am confident that we can deliver impactful and effective advertising solutions to clients in Southeast Asia. I am excited to work with the talented team at Lemma and collaborate with our clients to deliver innovative solutions that meet their advertising needs.”
Meanwhile, Puneet Biyani, president at Lemma commented, “As we continue to make strides in the Southeast Asian market, we are excited to enhance our regional support and further propel our growth. With our expanded presence in SEA, a diverse range of channels, and a continuously evolving product portfolio, Lemma has established itself as a major player in the industry.”
He added, “Swaminathan Iyer is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the CTV industry. We are thrilled to have him as our Director of CTV for the region. We look forward to working with him to deliver innovative and effective advertising solutions to clients in Southeast Asia.”
Lemma recently appointed ex-Pantcast’s Charles Less as its regional head for Southeast Asia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Lemma, an independent SSP for DOOH, has appointed Reuben Lee as its director of sales and partnerships for its Malaysia office. In his new role, Reuben will be responsible for driving growth and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders including – advertisers, agencies and DOOH screen owners.
Until now Lemma has been working with over 30 clients and vendors in Malaysia from its India office.
Reporting into Gulab Patil, founder and CEO at Lemma as well Mayuresh Padhke, co-founder at Lemma, Reuben will use his extensive regional experience in expanding the digital OOH ecosystem in Malaysia as well as strengthening Lemma’s client base in this region.
Reuben joins Lemma from OMD Malaysia where he was the group business and growth director, responsible for client retention and new business development.
On his appointment, he said, “I am really excited to be joining Lemma, which not only has a compelling digital OOH offering but also witnessing a strong momentum in the region. I am looking forward to working with Lemma’s leadership team to drive digital transformation in the OOH space in Malaysia and beyond.”
Meanwhile, Padhke commented, “Rueben Lee brings impressive regional experience to the team and has successfully supported many brands with their digital media needs. Undoubtedly, he would be a key contributor in driving business for us, as we continue to expand across the Southeast Asia region, with a sharp focus on Malaysia.”
As the demand for the company’s programmatic DOOH solutions increases in Southeast Asia Lemma has been investing in strategic expansion in four key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Earlier this year, the company had hired Swapnil Sambhus as the country head for Indonesia.
Singapore – Singapore-based global communications agency Redhill has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom, and appointing Loriann Luckings-Marwood as its director for its UK office. This follows months after its previous expansion to the Middle East and Africa in April this year.
Through establishing their presence in the UK and by tapping into the expertise of their global network, Redhill’s aim is to provide local clients with strategic communications solutions to enter new markets and expand their global footprint and global clients to enter and deepen their market presence in the UK.
Within the first month of its operations, starting September 2022, Redhill has secured The Powder Shampoo as its first client along with a number of projects and new business opportunities in the pipeline that are expected to materialise later this quarter.
Jacob Puthenparambil, CEO at Redhill, said, “The decision to expand into the UK was the next logical step in our global business growth strategy. By establishing our presence in the UK, we are now better able to service local marketers and welcome global and regional brands and clients to the UK.”
He added, “We could not be more pleased to have Loriann join our team. Her extensive experience, deep technical expertise, excellent understanding of the UK market and local market relationships with stakeholders and the media will be instrumental in providing the highest level of service to our clients seeking integrated communication solutions.”
Meanwhile, Loriann will focus on establishing the UK market, driving local expertise and cross-market collaboration to orchestrate broader capabilities for clients and accelerate business growth in addition to hiring new talent.
With nearly two decades experience in the communications industry, Loriann has established a strong track record in planning, leading, and executing integrated communications strategies. She specialises in retail and consumer brand communications, and throughout her career, has delivered insight-informed integrated campaigns for renowned brands such as Microsoft, eBay, and the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
Tavy Cussinel, managing director at Redhill, said, “Loriann is not just a consummate public relations professional – she also knows the communications industry inside out and is deeply passionate about storytelling, which is a must in creating authentic connections and meaningful impact. She brings a wealth of experience from working with some of the biggest brands in the world, and her drive to create and connect in new, innovative ways is a perfect fit with the Redhill DNA. I believe that Redhill UK could not be in safer hands with Loriann at the helm, and I am excited to see it grow.”
Australia – Livewire, the global gaming marketing and gametech company, has officially launched its operation in EMEA, with its first office in London. This move comes after its launch in APAC six months ago,
The expansion aims to provide opportunities for brands who are understanding the importance of marketing to the gaming audience through a range of diverse opportunities, engaging a generation that is turning off traditional forms of media.
Through this, Livewire will be able to provide gaming marketing and gametech solutions to EMEA brands and clients through the company’s experience, partnerships, and proprietary assets across research and insights, gaming strategy, esports, gaming talent, and in and around game advertising, as well as gaming audience solutions, and direct publisher opportunities.
Following this endeavor, Livewire has also announced the appointment of former Dentsu leads Luke Aldridge and Peter Jacobs as the new directors to lead the EMEA region.
Aldridge and Jacobs the integrated gaming division DGame for global media agency Dentsu in London. They have a rich gaming and digital marketing experience, working with major clients including Kellogg’s and Mondelez. Both have delivered successful gaming campaigns for their roster of clients across gaming strategy, in-game advertising, talent, and esports.
Commenting on his appointment, Aldridge said that Livewire has a deep understanding of the entire gaming ecosystem and how to approach it like a marketer, which makes it exciting for him to join.
Meanwhile, Jacobs commented he is thrilled to join Livewire in helping marketers in EMEA navigate it successfully.
“We are now seeing some of the biggest brands in the world take advantage of the many opportunities gaming presents to engage audiences in unique and immersive ways. It is a complex and fascinating world – massive audiences, unparalleled engagement, and full of sub-cultures,” said Jacobs.
Indy Khabra and Brad Manuel, the co-founders of Livewire, shared that the opportunity and timing to launch Livewire EMEA with their first office in London allows them to bring their approach to clients in the region.
They said, “Globally, gaming and esports is now a priority on the marketer’s agenda and brands are looking to form a holistic gaming strategy to connect with the next generation of consumers who are getting harder to reach through the typical media mix requiring expertise. Gaming and esports are growing exponentially across EMEA, and brands at the forefront of this trend will win in the attention economy.”
“We’re excited that Luke and Pete will lead our EMEA expansion. They are experienced gaming marketers who understand the importance of gaming ecosystem strategy, coupled with great content and gametech,” Khabra and Manuel added.
In August this year, Livewire has also announced the launch of its new ‘Gaming Audiences by Livewire’, a new suite of gametech solutions that helps customers access end-to-end planning, insights, and measurement tools, activating unique gaming audience segments in ANZ.
Singapore – InMobi, an independent marketing cloud company, has recently announced the recent appointment of former executive from video advertising platform Unruly, Valerie Jaquet, as InMobi’s new director of agency and programmatic business in Southeast Asia.
She had a five-year stint at Unruly, where she stood as its vice president for programmatic sales in APAC. Prior to InMobi, she had also worked with global programmatic buying group Dentsu Amnet and media company FairFax. Overall, she brings in over 15 years of digital advertising and programmatic experience.
Through her new role, Jaquet will be focused on leading regional growth and scaling InMobi’s agency and demand-side platform (DSP) partnerships as well as overseeing the company’s programmatic business and operations.
Speaking about her appointment, she said, “In today’s fast-paced connected consumer landscape, it is imperative for brands and marketers to leverage data and technology in the right manner. InMobi is doubling down on its efforts to build the future of marketing, adtech, and data and I am excited to be part of this change and looking forward to expanding our reach and foothold within Southeast Asia.”
Meanwhile, Rishi Bedi, vice president and GM for Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea at InMobi, commented, “I am happy to welcome Valerie as our new Director and look forward to working together to drive stronger growth across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines markets in 2021. Her rich experience, as both publisher and agency, is complementary to InMobi’s regional growth plans.”
InMobi’s latest appointments come as the Southeast Asian market is becoming a focus market for InMobi, with great growth potential on mobile marketing and programmatic fronts. This has been the case in their recent findings, where they note that mobile ad spending grew by 65% in the region.
Philippines – Philippine conglomerate ABS-CBN corporation which owns namesake media and broadcasting giant has announced that its chairman emeritus and director Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez has tendered his resignation. Lopez has also decided to step down effective immediately as acting director of the conglomerate’s subsidiaries: ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation, Sky Vision Corporation, Sky Cable Corporation, First Philippine Holdings Corporation, First Gen Corporation, and Rockwell Land Corporation.
ABS-CBN said it held an organizational meeting today where the board of directors of the corporation has accepted with regret the resignation of Lopez
“We thank him for his dedication and leadership in expanding and transforming ABS-CBN beyond television through the years. Just like his father, Eugenio ‘Kapitan Geny’ Lopez Jr., Gabby is a visionary and a compassionate leader driven by his love for the Philippines and the Filipino people. He would always tell the men and women of ABS-CBN that being a part of the network is not a job, but a calling,” the board said.
Lopez cited personal reasons for his resignation. According to the press statement issued by ABS-CBN, he expresses his appreciation for the trust of the stockholders as well as to his co-directors and senior management for the privilege of having served with them over the years.
The board of directors has elected today Mario Luza Bautista to fill the directorial position. Bautista, who is 66 years old, has served as the general counsel of the company and has been a member of the company’s board of advisors since 2011. He is also a board adviser of First Philippine Holdings Corporation.
ABS-CBN Corporation’s flagship media network has been shut down in May by the country’s National Telecommunications Commission due to its franchise expiry. Starting July, a number of its broadcast personalities has subsequently announced their resignation from the network.