MonksManaging Director, Southeast Asia
Jul. 2024SingaporeDriving operational transformation, client growth and financial performance to scale Monks as Southeast Asia's leading integrated independent agency. I lead transformation, growth, and integration across one of the most dynamic regions for Monks. My mandate: elevate the business to deliver creative, data, media, tech, and production excellence - all while building a profitable, future-ready agency ecosystem. Key Achievements: Operational Transformation: Restructured and streamlined ways of working across markets, embedding agile models that improved efficiency, collaboration, and delivery at scale. Growth in Clients & Revenue: Expanded our regional client portfolio, strengthening relationships with leading global and local brands, and delivered consistent revenue growth. Elevated Marketing & Positioning: Strengthening Monks' profile in Southeast Asia through thought leadership, PR, and high-impact campaigns, positioning us as the go-to integrated partner. People Upskilling into AI & Data: Championed AI-driven creativity and data-led marketing, upskilling teams across functions to future-proof capabilities and accelerate innovation. Integration Across Disciplines: Unified creativity, data, tech, media, and production into a single connected ecosystem, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive measurable business impact. Financial Performance: Overdelivering on forecast and increasing EBITDA through efficiency-driven operations, disciplined cost management, and scalable growth frameworks.