BBDO/Proximity Greater China promotes Hans Lopez-Vito, Rick Doerr and JC Catibog

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ASIA PACIFIC – CHINA, JANUARY 2011 – BBDO/Proximity has announced three recent major promotions.  

Hans Lopez-Vito has expanded his role from Executive Strategic Planning Director, China to become Executive Planning Director for Greater China. Hans has made tremendous contributions to the agency by bringing world-class strategic thinking to clients and to the development of creative work; he has also built a strategic planning department that is now a key strength for the Agency. As a critical member of the executive management team, Hans helps steer the direction of the company while maintaining an inspiring work ethic, making him a role model within the agency.

BBDO Hong Kong Managing Director Rick Doerr has taken on the role as the Regional Business Development Director in addition to his original role. Rick will help build the important regional businesses particularly Wrigley, Mars and Hyatt. A team player, he builds excellent relationships with his clients and is dedicated to great creative work. Moreover, he is tireless on new business. Under his leadership, BBDO is confident that Rick can help to maximize the growth potential with these clients.

Lastly, BBDO has appointed JC Catibog as the Managing Director of BBDO Guangzhou. Under the excellent leadership of JC, BBDO has done well in Guangzhou last year. JC has brought strength of thinking and conviction to the business as well as a passion which the client loves. JC has also played a major part in creating a wonderful culture and energy in the Guangzhou office.

BBDO China CEO Carol Potter said: “The elevation of Hans, Rick and JC completes a very powerful line up in Greater China as a whole. All promotions are in recognition of the conscious efforts these people have made to contribute to BBDO’s success. We look forward to 2011 with relish”.