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'The lack of female leadership in Japan is undeniable': McCann's Ji Watson
Mar 11, 2024
Minnie Wang

'The lack of female leadership in Japan is undeniable': McCann's Ji Watson

As part of our International Women’s Day 2024 coverage, we speak to the CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan who opens up about her sometimes-arduous journey to becoming a senior leader in a male-dominated market.

Women to Watch 2022: Ji Watson, McCann Worldgroup
Oct 20, 2022
Staff Reporters

Women to Watch 2022: Ji Watson, McCann Worldgroup

On top of successfully running two high-pressure roles at the network, Watson manages to lead her teams with diversity and respect at the core.

McCann rearranges leadership across multiple continents
Jul 30, 2021
Matthew Miller

McCann rearranges leadership across multiple continents

The network moves Alex Lubar to North America, adds APAC oversight to Ghassan Harfouche's MENA/Turkey remit, and names Ji Watson CEO in Japan.

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