JAKARTA – TCP-TBWA\Indonesia has announced the appointment of highly awarded creative, Gavin Simpson, who will join the agency as Chief Creative Officer with immediate effect.
“Gavin is an exciting hire for TCP-TBWA\Indonesia. His reputation is impressive, he is tenacious and he’s a fighter, constantly challenging the status quo to ensure brands he works on are creating an impact. Gavin is a phenomenal talent and I’m looking forward to working with him again,” said Chris Garbutt, worldwide chief creative officer TBWA\Worldwide.
Long time Ogilvy creative, Gavin worked with the network for 20 years across his home market of Malaysia and also Hong Kong and the Philippines. He has also had stints at Naga DDB, Y&R Malaysia and Leo Burnett Indonesia, where his influence was evident as he transformed the creative product of the agencies.
“I’ve long admired TBWA\ and the work they do. I can’t wait to wear my pirate patch and disrupt market conventions. I’m very excited to be part of the incredible team in Jakarta,” states Gavin.
On Gavin’s appointment, Saumyajit Banerjee, chief executive officer, TCP-TBWA\Indonesia said: “Indonesia is dynamic market fuelled by young creative talent shaping the landscape of our industry. It’s a land of possibilities and home to disruptive brands like Gojek, Cek-aja, Traveloka.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming Gavin to the collective and confident he’ll deliver the kind of work worthy of our brand portfolio.”
In addition to client responsibilities, Gavin will also be responsible for developing and training the agency’s talent.
Concluded Saumyajit: “Gavin’s strong leadership, vision and drive makes him the perfect candidate to create work that not only results in transformative creative for our clients, but also developing the agency’s talent.”
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