SINGAPORE – Omnicom Media Group (OMG), Asia Pacific has appointed Pankaj Nayak as Director, Business Development for Asia Pacific. Nayak will succeed Laura Gordon, who is departing the organization to pursue other opportunities.
Nayak joins Omnicom Media Group, from OMD International, where he held the post of Regional Business Director, for the past four years. In his new role, Nayak will provide strategic leadership to support new business development initiatives for Omnicom Media Group agencies and specialist business units. Working closely with regional and local market leaders, Nayak will develop the new business strategy and identify client opportunities across the region. Prior to OMD, Nayak occupied leadership positions in various media agencies.
Cheuk Chiang, CEO, Omnicom Media Group, Asia Pacific said, “Pankaj is a great addition to the regional team at Omnicom Media Group. Nayak has played a leading role in the growth of OMD International and has a track record of delivering business results across international markets. His expertise in leading international accounts will be a great value-add to the new business function and enable us to continuously raise the bar of excellence in terms of growth and expansion.”
“Laura has helped in strengthening the new business function over past 4 years and we wish her the very best in her next venture,” he added. Commenting on his new role, Nayak said, “This is a fantastic opportunity and I am excited at the opportunity to work with the world-class team at Omnicom Media Group and apply my skills to this crucial function within the agency. I am truly looking forward to this new challenge.”
Nayak’s role is effective immediately and he will be based in Singapore, reporting to Cheuk Chiang, CEO, Omnicom Media Group, Asia Pacific.
