ASIA-PACIFIC – BEIJING, CHINA , NOVEMBER 8, 2010 – TBWA\Beijing announced today the appointment of Danny Chan as Executive Creative Director, a move that will restructure the creative team, particularly Disruption and Media Arts, and strengthen the agency’s digital capabilities.
Chan began his advertising career 17 years ago and has worked with Saatchi & Saatchi, D’Arcy, McCann Erickson, FCB, Grey, and most recently, BBDO Beijing, where he was ECD.
Since 2003, Chan has worked in China for multinational clients and local clients in Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao and Guangzhou. Chan has won multiple awards included a Bronze Cannes Lion, Mobius Best in Show, Graphis Best in Show as well as awards at Spikes Asia, One Show, New York Festivals, Long Xi and Kam Fan.
TBWA\Beijing’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Lee said on Chan’s appointment, “With his background and experience – particularly with digital – Danny will help us build TBWA\ into one of the strongest, fully integrated agencies in Beijing.”
Ian Thubron, Group President of TBWA\Greater China, said, “TBWA\ is one of the most creative companies in the World and it’s important that China contributes to this position, as well as benefits from the reflected glory. So it’s crucial that we hire only the very best talent, and Danny is amongst the most recognised CDs in Beijing.”
