Benjamin Li
Feb 26, 2010

DraftFCB Hong Kong appoints Benny Ko as managing partner

HONG KONG - DraftFCB Hong Kong has appointed Benny Ko (pictured) to the newly created post of managing partner.

DraftFCB Hong Kong appoints Benny Ko as managing partner
Ko officially comes on board in early March and reports to Iris Lo, managing director/executive creative director.

Ko (pictured) will be responsible for overall account management of key accounts including Bausch and Lomb, Hong Kong Trade and Development Council, Cigna Insurance, Chinese Pharmaceutical and leading new business for the Hong Kong office.

“This is a key hire reinforcing the agency and I believe, with Benny’s experience, he can help strengthen the whole team,” said Iris Lo, managing director/executive creative director. “This is a first step with more recruitment to come in the future.”

Ko has 12 years' agency experience, most recently with Contract Advertising, a subsidiary of JWT Group, in a parallel role as managing partner. Before this, he served as senior account director at David Communication, a subsidiary of Ogilvy & Mather. Benny’s previous client portfolio includes PCCW Mobile/0060, PPS, DBS Bank, Hong Kong Land, Cheung Kong Property, Watsons Store, Shangri-La Hotel Group and Adidas.

According to Lo: “Ko and I worked together at Bates on accounts like New World Mobility and Mother’s Choice. Account servicing is not just managing accounts, Ko puts his heart in his job and has taste and appreciation for great creative work. He goes the extra mile in getting suitable and free media exposure. Now I can focus on managing the creative team and the operation of the Hong Kong office while Ko will focus on the account management side.”

“The partnership with Iris is something that I am looking forward to,” added Ko. “I am glad to be part of the DraftFCB team.”

Earlier this year in January, Simone Tam, MD of DraftFCB Hong Kong, resigned and joined DDB Hong Kong.
 
Source:
Campaign China

Related Articles

Just Published

3 hours ago

WPP takes total ownership of T&Pm

Holding company did not previously have entire ownership of The & Partnership, which merged with MSix & Partners to form T&Pm.

11 hours ago

Of fandom, kawaii, and marketing: Hello Kitty turns 50

Campaign dissects the secret sauce to Hello Kitty’s iconic global domination, its grasp of the timeless kawaii concept, and its astute understanding of nostalgia.

12 hours ago

Performance vs. branding? You're asking the wrong ...

While marketers wage endless war over metrics versus memory, the smartest brands have already moved on, argues Quantum's Saim Qadri.

12 hours ago

The best Christmas ads of 2024 are here

A roundup of the best Christmas ads, brimming with creativity and festive cheer. This list is live and will be updated continuously, so check back often for the freshest holiday inspiration.