SINGAPORE – VaynerMedia APAC announced today the promotion of VJ Anand to Managing Partner of its APAC region, in addition to his existing Head of Creative role. Anand is a veteran creative leader who joined VaynerMedia in 2019, and has helped the agency grow rapidly in the region. At VaynerMedia, he oversees creative campaigns across a range of clients, including SK-II, Prudential, Subway, Atome, Tipco, and more.
In his new role, Anand will continue to oversee creative excellence, as well as play a key role in the agency’s growth strategy across the region. He will report to Tim Lindley, the newly appointed Managing Director in Asia Pacific. Anand assumes his new role on 1st August.
“VJ is an inimitable force of creativity and culture. His hard work and dedication over the past two years have established VaynerMedia as a powerhouse across the region, and his relentless focus to use creativity to solve real business problems for clients is remarkable”, said Lindley. “I am looking forward to our continued partnership on the next phase of growth and creative excellence”.
Anand brings over 20-years of experience in the creative field. From digital agencies to large international network agencies, to setting up and running an internal creative department in Indonesia’s largest tech startup – his work has created real business impact, won numerous global awards and the hearts of consumers. Anand is a rare creative talent who combines culture, business and attention first thinking which is very much in the DNA of VaynerMedia.
“There’s never a dull moment at VaynerMedia APAC. From four team members two-years ago to almost 150 now – with a third of them in our creative department – I am super proud of the team we’ve built and the work we have been doing here”, Anand said. “Our strategic and creative thinking is rooted in helping build brands in the hearts of consumers using the platforms of today. In the past year we have created talk shows, live streams, TikTok movements, campaigns that fueled conversations and even a music video with John Legend! I am thrilled to create even more attention and business winning work with a strong and super talented team”, said Anand.
