ASIA-PACIFIC – THAILAND, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 – Dave King, joint-CEO and executive creative director at M&C Saatchi New Zealand, has been appointed to lead the jury for Direct Lotus and Promo Lotus at the ADFEST 2013 Lotus Awards.
King says he is "fortunate enough" to be Jury President of Direct Lotus at ADFEST 2007, adding that he had a "wonderful time" judging the work and meeting an array of judges and speakers for the first time.
He shares: “So when I received the invitation to be Jury President again, I was excited to say ‘yes’. Chairing the Direct and Promo categories means I’ll get to see most things that have been produced throughout Asia, such is the scope of the categories. There should be an abundance of fresh, startling ideas. It’s also an opportunity to catch up with my ex-M&C Saatchi colleague, Graham Fink, this year’s Grand Jury President. So that’s exciting.”
King joined M&C Saatchi New Zealand three years ago from AIM Proximity in Auckland, where he led the agency to become the world’s second-ranked DM agency in the Won Report. He joined M&C Saatchi Sydney in 1999 as creative director, Direct. Under his leadership, the agency won Australian Direct Agency of the Year for six years straight.
“There aren’t many creative directors with such impressive Direct and Promo credentials as Dave King. Not only is he seriously talented, he’s also a great creative leader and an expert when it comes to judging innovative ideas. We’re delighted to welcome him back for his second stint as Jury President,” comments Jimmy Lam, president of ADFEST.
King has won 14 Cannes Lions, three One Show Pencils, multiple ADFEST Lotuses, a D&AD Pencil, among others.
