VML Introduces New Leadership Team for APAC Region, Unifying Expertise and Market Support for Clients.
With the integration of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R into VML, a leading global brand, customer experience, and commerce agency, the newly formed leadership team across 13 markets in APAC aims to bolster support for clients. Featuring seasoned market leaders equipped with extensive local knowledge, the team is set to deliver top-tier solutions spanning customer experience, brand, and commerce.
Spanning 25 offices and over 5000 employees, VML collaborates with prominent clients like Ford, The Coca Cola Company, HSBC, Unilever, Nestle, GSK, Zespri, and more across diverse industries in the APAC region.
Guided by the newly appointed VML APAC Co-CEOs Audrey Kuah and Yi-Chung Tay, and with primary regional hubs in Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney, the restructuring introduces the appointment of regional leaders effective from January 1, 2024:
ANZ
In Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), Tom Tearle, VMLY&R ANZ CEO, is appointed to the role of CEO, VML ANZ. Gavin Bain, Wunderman Thompson CEO for Australia, moves to the role of VML Chief Consulting Officer, ANZ and Managing Director, Perth, Australia.
Southeast Asia
Singapore: Nimesh Desai, Wunderman Thompson CEO for Singapore, has been appointed as VML CEO, Singapore. Rhys Taylor, VMLY&R Managing Director, Singapore, takes on the role of VML Chief Client Officer, Singapore, focused on ensuring the new VML is providing the full suite of capabilities to its clients.
Indonesia: Samir Gupte, CEO, Wunderman Thompson, Indonesia, has been appointed CEO, VML Indonesia.
Malaysia: Kenni Loh, CEO, VMLY&R Malaysia, has been appointed CEO, VML Malaysia.
Philippines: Golda Roldan, CEO, Wunderman Thompson, Philippines, has been appointed CEO, VML Philippines.
Thailand: Parattajariya Jalayanteja, CEO Wunderman Thompson, Thailand has been appointed CEO, VML Thailand.
Vietnam: Ha Nguyen, VMLY&R CEO, Vietnam, has been appointed CEO, VML Vietnam.
East Asia
In China, Kevin Zhu, VMLY&R China CEO, has been appointed CEO VML, China, and Carter Chow Wunderman Thompson CEO for Greater China, steps into the role of President, VML China.
Hong Kong: Maggie Wong, CEO, Wunderman Thompson, Hong Kong, has been appointed CEO, VML Hong Kong.
Japan: Ichiro Ota, CEO, VML & Ogilvy Japan remains in his position; while Akira Suzuki, CEO, Wunderman Thompson Japan, moves into the role of COO, VML Japan.
Taiwan: Even Teng, CEO, Wunderman Thompson, Taiwan has been appointed CEO, VML, Taiwan.
South Asia
India: India is a key market for VML, and we are taking the time to ensure that our teams are led by the most capable leaders for our employees and clients. We will announce India’s leadership in Q1 2024.
