ASIA-PACIFIC – SHANGHAI, CHINA, NOVEMBER 1, 2010 – Tribal DDB China, ranked 2nd best Digital Agency in China in 2010 by China Advertising Magazine, has appointed Ogilvy Amsterdam Digital Creative Director Chris Jones to the newly created role of executive creative director, to be based in Shanghai. Jones’s appointment is an integral part of DDB China Group’s initiative to strengthen its core digital creative capabilities. Jones will report directly to DDB China Group Chief Creative Director Michael Dee.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Jones has more than 25 years experience in marketing communications and is a veteran of the digital interactive field, having worked for a wide range of multinational communications companies in cities as diverse as Paris, London, Sydney and Hong Kong.
“This new appointment highlights the growth that Tribal is experiencing across both the Beijing and Shanghai offices,” said Michael Dee. “Our ability to acquire key management talent such as Chris further enhances our creative capabilities and opportunities for staff development.”
Throughout his career, Jones has been consistently recognized by his peers in the industry, winning several notable awards for a range of client campaigns, among them International ECHO Leader Awards and the Asian Direct Marketing Awards.
