ASIA-PACIFIC – HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 2011: Omnicom Media Group, Hong Kong has promoted Deric Wong, formerly the Strategic Planning Director, to Head of Strategy and Insights for the organization. With his promotion, Wong will lead the consolidated team of Strategic Planning, Insights and Production under Omnicom Media Group, Hong Kong and play a pivotal role in enhancing the strategic planning capabilities for both OMD and PHD.
Wong will also work at a regional level with a remit that includes that of ETNA (PHD’s proprietary planning approach) champion for PHD Asia Pacific and PHD Greater China and being a member of Omnicom Media Group’s global creative council. He will report to Cheuk Chiang, PHD’s APAC CEO,
who leads both initiatives on these responsibilities.
Barry Cupples, CEO, Omnicom Media Group, Asia Pacific, said, “Deric’s is a well-deserved promotion. Over the last few years, Deric has worked relentlessly on raising the bar of excellence for the work produced, leading to recognition for our organisation in the form of sought-after awards. Deric’s promotion reinforces our commitment to talent and helps us to be a thought leader in the industry.”
Wong joined PHD in June 2008, and his role was expanded to cover both OMD and PHD in July 2010 as Strategic Planning Director of Omnicom Media Group, Hong Kong. His promotion is effective immediately.
