HONG KONG – BBDO Hong Kong is signalling their intent to Do Big Things with the appointment of Oliver Davis and Huey Wong as Group Creative Director, and Creative Director, Head of Art, respectively. The hires supercharge the agency’s creative department, supporting Managing Director, Maggie Cheung, as BBDO Hong Kong seeks to make a name for itself as offering high impact creative firepower for major brands in the Hong Kong market and beyond.
Oliver and Huey will work across the agency’s client portfolio, with Davis focusing on its growing roster of regional clients, while Wong elevates creative craft across the board. Both will report directly to Omnicom Advertising Hong Kong’s Chief Creative Officer, John Koay.
John said of the hires, “I’m thrilled to have Ollie and Huey on board. Both are exceptionally talented and will bring a refreshed set of specialized skillsets to the agency. Having worked with them before, I know they’re going to fit right in, and together with the team here, create world-class work.”
Oliver brings a wealth of Asia-based experience creating high-impact brand campaigns and insightful storytelling for a range of global brands including KFC, Pepsico, Pernod Ricard, Huawei, Coca-Cola and Pizza Hut. A respected leader in the industry, he is celebrated for consistent conceptual excellence that delivers real business impact, having been awarded at every major international award show including D&AD, One Show, Cannes Lions, ADC and LIA.
Having spent the earlier part of his career in major agencies in Sydney, Huey has spent the past seven years in Hong Kong working on locally based clients such as HSBC, Cathay Pacific, KFC and Henderson Land. Over that time, he has picked up almost every local and regional award and built a strong reputation for the high level of art direction and design craftsmanship he applies to brands and campaigns.
Oliver commented, “The region is full of brand leads, marketers and teams who are one idea and one decision away from creating the most impactful work of their lives. And so far, there’s been one of those ideas in every meeting I’ve been in. I don’t know if people realise how good and regionally equipped BBDO HK is, and now with Huey onboard too, I think I might be here to cheerlead and fetch the coffees.”
Huey said, “I am excited to step into this role, particularly in a culture that creates space and freedom for big, bold, beautiful ideas, but that also upholds the high standards I care deeply about. With the new and familiar faces here, I can’t wait to get started!”
Since stepping into his own role as Chief Creative Officer, John is focused on bringing the very best talent together into the Omnicom Advertising Hong Kong group. These creative hires for BBDO Hong Kong follow last week’s announcement of William Chow and Mike Choy as joint Creative Partners at TBWA HK.
