Robert Sawatzky
Jul 23, 2019

Jon Cook: ‘I was scared we would mess up an iconic Y&R or VML’

Nearly a year after the merger, VMLY&R’s chief executive reflects on progress so far, on comparing notes with Wunderman Thompson and on applying lessons from China.

Jon Cook is in a good mood these days, seen here having some laughs with staff in Shanghai

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