Advertising
Robert Sawatzky
Sep 09, 2021

Is regional agency leadership still necessary?

Sounding Board: More agency networks are replacing Apac CEOs with international-level oversight. What's driving the move? And how important is it, really, for clients and networks to have regional leadership?

Bottom left: Havas incoming international growth markets chief Alberto Canteli and former Asian regional chief Vishnu Mohan; Top left: McCann partner MCN CEO Ghassan Harfouche assuming APAC oversight, outgoing APAC chief Alex Lubar, and reassigned APAC CFO Ji Watson; Top right: Wunderman Thompson EMEA chief Ewen Sturgeon; Bottom right: Wunderman Thompson outgoing APAC chief Annette Male

Please sign in or register

Access limited free articles a month after free, fast registration.

Existing users sign in here

Or
Register Now
Forgotten Password?

Having trouble signing in?

Contact Customer Support at
[email protected]
or call+91 22 69489600

Follow us

Top news, insights and analysis every weekday

Sign up for Campaign Bulletins

Most Read

Birla Opus Calista showcases stain resistance in new campaign

1 Birla Opus Calista showcases stain resistance in new campaign

Swiss Beauty launches ‘We Got You, Girl!’ celebrating expressive femininity

2 Swiss Beauty launches ‘We Got You, Girl!’ celebrating expressive femininity

WPP brings in McKinsey to advise on strategic review

3 WPP brings in McKinsey to advise on strategic review

McCann hits the right note with Hero Splendor’s life symphony

4 McCann hits the right note with Hero Splendor’s life symphony

Campaign India Digital Crest Awards 2025: BBDO, Ariel take top honours

5 Campaign India Digital Crest Awards 2025: BBDO, Ariel take top honours

Why almost every brand you know apologised

6 Why almost every brand you know apologised

Why Shah Rukh Khan still rules India’s brand universe at 60

7 Why Shah Rukh Khan still rules India’s brand universe at 60

Twinkle Khanna leads playful Black Friday masterclass for Tata CLiQ Luxury

8 Twinkle Khanna leads playful Black Friday masterclass for Tata CLiQ Luxury

Can movies move the needle on child trafficking?

9 Can movies move the needle on child trafficking?

Why MMA’s Moneka Khurana feels it’s time to retire the CMO title

10 Why MMA’s Moneka Khurana feels it’s time to retire the CMO title

Related Articles

Django strengthens leadership with key internal promotions
Advertising
Nov 13, 2025
Campaign India Team

Django strengthens leadership with key internal ...

What I learnt about leadership from Piyush Pandey’s ‘Zinda Dil’ spirit
Opinion
Oct 28, 2025
Imtiyaz Vilatra

What I learnt about leadership from Piyush Pandey’s ...

OrangeGlobal expands leadership team
Media
Jan 24, 2025
Campaign India Team

OrangeGlobal expands leadership team

Why your best talent is leaving before their first work anniversary?
Marketing
Jun 18, 2025
Shayan Hazir

Why your best talent is leaving before their first ...

Just Published

Numero Uno charts a renewed path after operational setback
Advertising
17 hours ago
Campaign India Team

Numero Uno charts a renewed path after operational ...

Following an operational disruption earlier this year, the renewed brand direction focuses on resilience, intent and community connection.

The new frontier in brand storytelling
Marketing
20 hours ago
Campaign India Team

The new frontier in brand storytelling

IAA India and Snapchat brought together agencies and creators for a hands-on look at AR’s growing role.

Cross-screen analysis reveals major incremental reach for sports advertisers
Advertising
20 hours ago
Campaign India

Cross-screen analysis reveals major incremental ...

Here's something that might surprise media planners: when someone watches live sports on their TV, and someone else watches on their phone, they're probably not the same person switching devices. They're actually different audiences.

The Family Man S3 drives expansive multi-platform launch takeover
Advertising
21 hours ago
Campaign India Team

The Family Man S3 drives expansive multi-platform ...

Amazon Prime Video and WPP OpenDoor executed a multi-platform rollout for The Family Man Season 3, integrating the series into everyday viewer environments.