JWT Shanghai promotes Eric Lee to MD role

Lee (pictured) joined JWT Shanghai in July 2010 as GM, having previously spent 12 years with Leo Burnett Shanghai and Hong Kong, as well as a two-year stint as group brand director at Euro RSCG Hong Kong. Over his career he has built a strong background in brand development, working with interactive and CRM teams.

During Lee's tenure last year, JWT Shanghai was named agency of the year for Greater China.

“Eric's passion for powerful, insight-driven product, not to mention his fierce commitment to our clients' business, is in a league by itself," said Tom Doctoroff, JWT’s North Asia area director and Greater China chief executive officer. “This promotion formalizes much of what he already does, yet puts him in a position where he can leverage his strong skillset even more.”

As reported in February, Donald Chan, JWT China's CEO since June 2010, has resigned from the agency and is now on a transitional period until 6 April. He will start his new job as chief executive officer for Leo Burnett China in May.

Johan Wong, who joined JWT Shanghai as director of digital strategy for JWT Interactive in September 2010, has relocated back to Hong Kong to join Next Mobile.