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    Welcome High Potentials, Class of 2013 to New York!

    April 22, 2013 • by
    This morning, the High Potentials, Class of 2013 arrived in the New York office for their Leadership Training Session. The program, which is also known as the HiP Club, is comprised of JWT talent from a variety of countries, offices and disciplines. Now in its tenth year, the program aims to recognize, reward, train and develop the “rising stars” and future leaders of JWT. (more...)

    Valerie Cheng Promoted to CCO, Jun Fukawa Takes on Global Unilever and Nestle Roles

    March 26, 2013 • by
    Today, JWT Singapore's CEO Frank Bauer made the exciting announcement that the agency's award-winning executive creative director, Valerie Cheng, would be promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer. In addition, Jun Fukawa will say goodbye to Singapore, moving to JWT London to assume the role of global ECD for Unilever and Nestle.  (more...)

    Meet the People: “Chief” Hironobu Kitajima, Managing Director of JWT Japan

    March 1, 2013 • by
    Today, JWT Asia Pacific CEO Tom Doctoroff announced the promotion of Hironobu Kitajima to the role of Managing Director of JWT Japan. Known by both colleagues and clients as “Chief,” Kitajima is known for being an avid golfer and passionate sports fan. His competitive spirit coupled with his coach-like, motivational "go" mentality are infectious qualities that define his style of leadership.  (more...)

    Brent Choi Joins JWT Canada as Chief Creative and Integration Officer

    January 18, 2013 • by
    Brent Choi, the former Chief Creative Officer at Cundari, will be joining the JWT Canada team in a new position as Chief Creative and Integration Officer. The announcement came today, with enthusiasm from Canada and North American leadership about Brent’s new role in driving the creative vision and digital integration for Canada. (more...)

    JWT APAC announces regional executive management committee

    January 14, 2013 • by
    JWT Asia Pacific made several exciting announcements today including the formation of a new regional executive management committee and several key promotions to help drive business development and creative direction in the fast-growing region. (more...)

    Meet Tracey Follows, JWT London’s fourth Executive Partner and CSO

    November 19, 2012 • by
    Rounding out JWT London's leadership team, Tracey Follows was appointed Chief Strategy Officer and fourth Executive Partner earlier this year, joining Joseph Petyan, Russell Ramsey and James Whitehead. We chatted with Tracey about joining the team, all things planning, and learned a little something about her skills on the microphone. Check out the highlights in our Q&A with Tracey below. (more...)

    Tony Pigott and Susan Kim-Kirkland take on new roles under JWT Canada leadership transitions

    October 16, 2012 • by
    Exciting leadership changes are under way in JWT Canada with the announcement that longtime JWT Canada CEO, Tony Pigott, will take on the newly created position of Global CEO of JWT Ethos, the agency’s social change and corporate social responsibility practice. He will also move into a non-executive chairman role for JWT Canada. Taking his place, current Managing Director Susan Kim-Kirkland will be promoted to CEO. (more...)