ASIA-PACIFIC – JAKARTA, INDONESIA – NOVEMBER 9, 2010 – Y&R Jakarta has appointed Andrew Dowling as its new CEO. The appointment marks Dowling’s return to Y&R after two years at iris Worldwide leading the APAC Regional Adidas, Unilever, Yahoo!, Red Bull and global Diageo relationships from his base in Singapore.
Since his change of career from teaching into the advertising industry, Dowling has had experience in categories such as FMCG, Automotive, Telecommunications, Tourism, Entertainment, Alcohol and Sports, with an in-depth integrated understanding across Digital, CRM, Retail, Activation, Experiential and ATL communications.
Previously at Y&R Singapore & Australia, Dowling took on integrated roles for a number of high profile regional and global brands, including Ford, Honda, Panasonic, SingTel, Optus, FOXTEL, TABCORP, Avis, H&R Block and the Australian Rugby Union.
“We’re delighted to have Andrew back on board," said Matthew Godfrey, Y&R Asia president. "He brings with him not only a wealth of experience across a number of industry sectors but also a belief in common with Y&R that great ideas have the power to influence, changing the way people think, behave and buy.”
Dowling said, “I couldn’t think of a better time to be in Indonesia and joining Y&R Jakarta. Our client partners are looking to Y&R for guidance and leadership; and with (Y&R Jakarta CCO) Sachin Ambekar continuing to drive the creative product, I’m excited about helping lead and grow the Y&R Jakarta team and office through expansion of both retail and digital services.”
