Tham Khai Meng elected jury president for 2009 Dubai Lynx

Tham Khai Meng, worldwide creative director, Ogilvy & Mather and chairman of its Worldwide Creative Council has been selected as president for the TV/Cinema, Outdoor, Print and Radio Jury as well as the Integrated jury for the 2009 Dubai Lynx.

Khai Meng (pictured) joined Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific in 1999. In 2005, he was elected to the Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Board.

In 2005, Campaign India's sister title in Hong Kong, Media magazine named Khai Meng "Regional Head of the Year." He has also chaired and served on a number of jury panels around the world including New York Clio, Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, World Press Awards and Spikes.

Philip Thomas, CEO of Cannes Lions, organisers of Dubai Lynx said, "Khai is a formidable creative and an outstanding leader who is highly respected around the world. His involvement at Dubai Lynx is a huge privilege for us as organisers as well as for all those taking part."

Tham Khai Meng said on his selection, "It is an honour for me to serve as Jury President of the Dubai Lynx 2009. Our industry has to lead change and be right at the cutting edge of innovation. It is only the truly great ideas that can lift us to that next level and I very much look forward to working with the Jury to seek out these game-changers."

Entries can now be submitted to the 3rd Dubai Lynx Awards. The 2nd Dubai International Advertising Festival will take place from 15-17 March 2009 at The Palladium, located in Dubai Media City. To register, please go to www.dubailynx.com.