ASIA-PACIFIC – BANGKOK, THAILAND, MAY 30, 2012: McCann Worldgroup has promoted Santi Suwanvalaikorn from creative director to executive creative director of McCann, the agency’s advertising discipline, effective May 1. He has been recognized as a prominent creative person by both McCann Worldgroup Thailand and the international advertising arena.
Suwanvalaikorn has been working with McCann Worldgroup Thailand for 10 years since 2002, starting as senior copywriter. In his new position, he will report to MW’s chief creative officer Martin Lee, sharing his creative talent and expertise with other team members. He has previously been recognized for his outstanding creative work with numerous awards both internationally and domestically, also serving as a member of jury for AdMan, B.A.D Awards, and New York Festivals.
His recent work on ‘Sexuality Talk’ campaign for Thai Health Promotion Foundation created a buzz at AdMan Awards 2011, earning him ‘Best of the Best Award’. His other notable works have been for clients such as Nestle, SCA, L’Oreal, and Dentyne.
Monica White, CEO of McCann Worldgroup Thailand said, “Santi is such a talented creative thinker. After joining McCann, he has continuously put forth quality work, earning us numerous awards from several prestigious advertising competitions, both domestically and worldwide.”
“I certainly believe that Santi’s creativity will continue to shine and strengthen our creative team, enhancing McCann Worldgroup’s image as one of the Thailand’s leading marketing communications organizations,” Martin Lee added.
