SINGAPORE – Award-winning creative Victor Ng, the former Chief Creative Officer of Havas Worldwide South East Asia, has joined J. Walter Thompson Singapore as their new Executive Creative Director.
He joins the agency after opening an independent ad agency called Community last June. It’s unclear at press time if the business will be closed or a partner will step in to take the helm.
With an Economics degree from National University of Singapore, Ng’s advertising career began at Leo Burnett Singapore before moving to Mother London. He returned to Asia in 2009 to join Euro RSCG and later, DDB Shanghai, as Executive Creative Director. He moved back to Havas in 2012 to take on the CCO role.
Ng has won creative and effectiveness awards at every major international competition for his work on Procter & Gamble, Pepsico, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Philips, Clorox and Nikon.
This made him a sought-after jury in many international award shows, including Cannes Lions, Clio, London International Awards and New York Festivals, and was the first Asian to be on the D&AD Integrated Advertising jury. He has also led the Asia-Pacific Adfest Outdoor Jury, and served as Head of Jury at the Singapore Creative Circle Awards.
Ng is also keen in nurturing creative talent, serving as an adjunct-lecturer and mentor at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, AWARD School and Singapore Crowbar Awards. He is also featured in the book “Creative Director: Year 0”, an inspirational collection of success stories from 25 of the world’s top creative directors.
“I am proud to have Vic join the family. He’s home-grown talent with an international outlook, which is a real asset to our clients. He also possesses both creative and strategic capabilities, which is a very rare find,” said Valerie Cheng Chief Creative Officer of J. Walter Thompson Singapore.
“J. Walter Thompson has a rich tradition of creative excellence, and is home to many terrific creative leaders in Asia. Together with the strong support of Pete ( Peter Womersley, CEO of J. Walter Thompson Singapore), Val and its leadership team, it’s an opportunity I could not refuse. I can’t wait to work with the team here as we take the next leap forward,” said Ng.
