Omnicom bullish on Asia Pacific region; appoints Dumont as president
Omnicom Group Inc. has appointed Serge Dumont as Omnicom Group Inc senior vice president and Omnicom Asia-Pacific president.
Dumont will report directly to Omnicom Group Inc vice chairman and Omnicom Asia-Pacific chairman and CEO Michael Birkin.
He will help spearhead Omnicom’s strategic expansion in Asia, initially focusing on Greater China.
“Omnicom is extremely ambitious in the Asia-Pacific region. We continue to grow our brands to meet the increasing needs of our clients in this vital region. Serge has a brilliant reputation, a proven track record and extensive experience in Asia. We see his appointment as a critical step in driving many of our strategic initiatives. We are delighted to welcome Serge aboard,” said Birkin.
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CIE appoints RM for South Asia; to be based in Delhi
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) has appointed William Bickerdike as Regional Manager for South Asia.
Willaim, to be based in Delhi, would be responsible for setting up a strong and long-term CIE presence in the country and the region, CIE said in a release today.
He would also handle CIE operations in Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh, where he would work on customer service and establish tie-ups with schools, colleges and educational organisations in the region, it added.
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U.S. appoints new intel analyst for S.Asia
U.S. intelligence agencies have a new head analyst on South Asia.
Amb. Nancy J. Powell, a former envoy to Pakistan, Uganda, and Ghana, was appointed to the National Intelligence Council as the first national intelligence officer for South Asia, according to a statement Tuesday from the office of the Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte.
The National Intelligence Council is the body within the U.S. government that coordinates the production of mid- and long-term strategic analysis. For instance, the council oversees the production of the so-called National Intelligence Estimates -- a comprehensive statement of
Novell says head of Asia-Pacific business resigns
Software company Novell (NOVL.O: Quote, Profile, Research) on Thursday said William Hewitt has resigned his position as president of Novell Asia-Pacific for personal reasons.
The company said his duties will be temporarily assumed by Rhonda ODonnell, the former president of Novell Asia-Pacific who currently serves as non-executive chair for Novell Asia-Pacific.
Hewitt was appointed to the position in March 2006.
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O2 splits Asia market under two VP-sales
British communications major O2 has shuffled its management team in the Asian region by creating two new positions for vice-president sales.
Chia Eng Keat, who was O2 Asia’s vice-president (sales and distribution) has een appointed vice-president (sales) North Asia & Middle East. In his new role, his mandate will be to oversee O2’s expansion in markets covering greater China, the Indian sub-continent and the Middle East.
In India, O2 is engaged in the business of smart phones with its PDA mobiles. The company has also hired John Featherstone as vice-president (sales) for South-East Asia
H&Q Asia Pacific Retains MarketcomPR for U.S. Communications
MarketcomPR today announced that it has been selected by H&Q Asia Pacific, a leading private equity firm that invests throughout the Asia Pacific region, as lead agency for communications in the U.S. In that role, MarketcomPR will develop communications initiatives to increase awareness of H&Q Asia Pacific among key audiences in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East including potential investors, deal sources, and potential partners.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to work closely with H&Q Asia Pacific in this important effort," said Gregory Miller, President of MarketcomPR. "H&Q Asia Pacific
