Jane Leung
Oct 12, 2010

Former XM ECD David Brown joins Iris Singapore as head of digital

SINGAPORE – XM Asia ECD David Brown (pictured) has resurfaced at Iris as head of digital, reporting to managing director Craig Mapleston.

David Brown, head of digital, iris Singapore
David Brown, head of digital, iris Singapore

Brown will focus on developing digital opportunities for both integrated and standalone campaigns for Iris’ clients including Diageo, Sony Ericsson, Tiger Beer, Heineken, Adidas and DKNY Jeans.

Brown departed XM Asia in May. He was also the co-founder boutique agency Soap Creative Sydney.

Brown is a regular on the judging panel for awards like Creative Circle Awards, Epica Awards and the 2010 Cannes Cyber Lions.

Separately, Iris Singapore has also announced the appointment of senior developer Ponnusamy Appu. He joins from OgilvyOne. Ponnusamy will lead the interactive developers team, which is also gaining three new front and backend developers.

Iris Singapore has just launched two brand campaigns for newly won clients: the Barclays Singapore Open and DKNY Jeans' Room 303.

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