Acknowledging exceptional talent from within,
MediaCom has today announced the appointment of Willie Pang, currently
chief operating officer, to the role of CEO of MediaCom Australia &
New Zealand.
Joining MediaCom in 2015 as chief digital officer,
and then promoted to chief operating officer in July 2017, Pang has
become an invaluable asset to the agency's people and clients.
Pang, a highly respected leader in the market, GroupM and within
MediaCom, has more than 20 years' experience at the forefront of a
number of technology specialities, both for major international
organisations and start-ups. With a deep understanding of the business
and commercial side of digital technology, Pang has played a leadership
role in the transformation of MediaCom and diversification of the
services provided to clients. Pang is set to bring his skillsets,
intimate knowledge of MediaCom's people and product from his current
position to continue to bolster MediaCom's capabilities through its
offices in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Says Mark
Lollback, CEO Australia & New Zealand: "I am extremely pleased to
announce the leadership succession of MediaCom to Willie Pang as the
agency's new CEO. Willie is an impressive and talented individual who I
have no doubt will continue the incredible momentum Sean has created
within MediaCom over the last two years.
"A valued and
respected member of our group, Willie's promotion is a natural
progression for him which also truly exemplifies MediaCom's depth and
breadth of talent."
Says Pang: "I am incredibly humbled to have
been appointed CEO of MediaCom ANZ. I am passionate about continuing to
build upon an already skilled team, one that will deliver incredible
business performance for our client's brands.
"My commitment
continues to be providing best-in-class service to our clients and
partners. We have a wonderful culture built on putting our people first
and I relish the opportunity to help each and every one of our team
members be the foundation for MediaCom to grow and prosper.
"I'd
like to thank Sean for his commitment, passion and guidance since I
joined the team. I'm very grateful to have had his support and
leadership."
Says Stephen Allan, worldwide chairman and CEO of
MediaCom: "As one of our largest markets, Australia is a key part of
MediaCom's global network, and it's a region we're committed to growing
even further. Under Willie's leadership, I'm confident we'll do so.
"Since
joining our network in 2015, Willie has played a pivotal role in
driving innovation and spearheading new operating systems and models to
benefit both our agency and our clients. As CEO, he'll use his
leadership and knowledge of MediaCom's people and clients to enhance and
develop our services further.
"His appointment is reflective of the outstanding contribution he has already made to MediaCom both in Australia and globally."
MediaCom
is a top 3 media agency in Australia, with estimated RECMA billings of
$1.3billion (source RECMA June 2017) and 300 staff across Auckland,
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. The agency starts 2018 on a high off the
back of an incredibly successful 2017 that saw MediaCom lead the new
business rankings in Australia with an array of new business wins
including clients such as eBay, Australian Unity, Uber and Mars.
The change of leadership is effective from March 1st and will see Pang continue to reside in Melbourne.