ASIA-PACIFIC – BBDO/Proximity Malaysia has confirmed the appointment of Richmond Walker, formerly of Ogilvy & Mather, as its executive creative director beginning September. Walker will succeed Mun Tuck Wai, who is leaving to pursue a career overseas.
BBDO/Proximity Malaysia Group Chief Executive Jennifer Chan said the agency appointed Walker after combing the market for an experienced candidate who is primed to take on the agency’s creative helm.
“We are thrilled to have Walker on board. Without a doubt, I believe he is the ideal creative leader for Malaysia’s No. 1 creative agency,” Chan said. “Moving forward, his international experience will certainly give not only the agency, but its clients, an edge. I am sure Richmond will contribute greatly to your business.”
Walker was formerly Creative Director of Ogilvy & Mather Malaysia. Before falling into the advertising business Richmond was a theatre and radio actor in London’s West End. His first taste of advertising came as account handler for M&C Saatchi, and D’Arcy. In search of adventure, and a taste of life beyond London, he moved to South East Asia six years ago.
Since joining Ogilvy, initially in Vietnam, and more recently here in Malaysia, Walker’s rise has been meteoric. On the back of strong client relationships, he has forged a reputation for delivering ground breaking work for some the world’s biggest clients, including Coca Cola, Unilever and Nestlé.
An award-winning creative, Walker has won several International and local awards for major brands including Panadol and Milo. In his most recent role, Richmond has been creative lead for Nestlé’s Milo Brand, and for all disciplines across the Maxis account.
“I’m joining BBDO with a remit to maintain a reputation for creative excellence, and to continue a career building great brands,” Walker said.
