ASIA-PACIFIC – BANGKOK, THAILAND, OCTOBER 2011: Ogilvy & Mather Thailand has promoted its head of client service, Phawit Chitrakorn, to managing director with immediate effect.
Chitrakorn, who joined Ogilvy in 2003, has played a pivotal role in the development of famous work for clients such as Thai Life Insurance and Karana Travelgear. In his new position, Chitrakorn will continue his leadership role across the agency’s clients, drive new business growth as well as elevate digital to be an integral part of the business.
“Phawit has always demonstrated great passion, dedication and drive in the eight years he has worked with Ogilvy. He has consistently proven that the Ogilvy philosophy ‘great work that works’ can be effectively applied across the Kingdom leading to award-winning work. Under his leadership, the team will ensure Ogilvy & Mather maintains its number one position in the market and ramps up its digital capabilities,” commented Punnee Chaiyakul, chairman, Ogilvy & Mather Thailand.
"Phawit has a unique ability to build and lead teams that help clients grow their business through creativity," says David Mayo, president of Ogilvy & Mather Advertising Asia Pacific. "His relative youth belies his deep experience in a market that has been built upon creativity in so many forms. He is the perfect leadership fit for our digital future in Thailand and he will use this to play a core part in building our ASEAN presence still further."
Chitrakorn leads an agency with 30 clients and more than 180 staff famous for work on brands including Thai Life Insurance, Karana Travelgear and Nature t.
