Steve Gatfield, chief executive officer of Lowe Worldwide, announced the retirement of Charuvarn Vanasin, chairman of Lowe Thailand, by end of June. But her relationship with Lowe will continue in her new role of Chairman Emeritus.
Vanasin, who began her career at Presko in Thailand, is one of Thai advertising’s most respected and widely known figures. She joined Lowe in 1996 after 13 years as CEO of JWT Thailand. While Chairman of Lowe Thailand, Vanasin was also responsible for the Lowe operations across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam.
During her tenure at Lowe, the agency’s creative reputation has flourished both locally and internationally. Last year, Lowe Thailand was the most successful Thai agency at Cannes. This year, Lowe Thailand was ranked among the top ten agencies in Asia by Campaign Brief Asia magazine.
Vanasin said, “Lowe is a remarkable network on many fronts. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to devote my energy and passion to the things that are important to me. The network’s unshakeable focus on creative excellence gives everyone a clear beacon to follow and this guides all decisions. I have worked with so many wonderful people at Lowe Worldwide, in the region and our team in Thailand. Their support and friendship have made my experience rewarding. I would like to thank them all and I look forward to remaining part of the Lowe family.”
