Emily Tan
Jan 8, 2013

Microsoft Advertising's Kenneth Andrew promoted to US-based role

HONG KONG - Kenneth Andrew, the marketing director for the Greater Asia Region at Microsoft Advertising has been promoted to senior sales director for Emerging Markets and will be relocating to the US this year.

Kenneth Andrew
Kenneth Andrew

Since joining Microsoft in 2000, Andrew has managed Microsoft’s online expansion in Greater China, created local partnerships in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong and developed go-to-market strategies for online assets including Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail.

In his new role, he will report to Axel Steinman, vice-president of Emerging Markets, Microsoft Advertising, and will be based in Bellevue, Washington. 

Microsoft Advertising's Emerging Markets organisation focuses on 24 growth markets across the world, including  Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Greater China, Latin America, Mexico, and the Middle East and Africa.

Andrew will be responsible for strengthening Microsoft's direct sales teams and optimising advertising opportunities for local sales partners and resellers. 
 
His replacement has yet to be announced. 

 

Source:
Campaign Asia

Related Articles

Just Published

8 hours ago

It's a year of shake-ups in APAC adland

As full-year results roll in, some agencies are gaining momentum while others face headwinds. And with China’s downturn forcing a rethink, where will the next wave of growth come from? Ian Whittaker pens down his thoughts.

9 hours ago

Women to Watch 2024: Chhavi Lekha, IndiGo

Communicating on behalf of an airline isn’t easy work, but Lekha goes beyond cruise control to ensure relevance, consistency, and accuracy both internally and externally.

9 hours ago

Indian CCI raid GroupM, Publicis, IPG and Dentsu ...

As India’s ad market evolves, CCI's raids on global agencies and broadcasters raise concerns over price collusion, media buying, and market fairness.

10 hours ago

A cat-adoption drive for cat haters

Cat-food brand Whiskas wants to prove the haters wrong by convincing cat sceptics to warm up to the idea that cats are not so bad... and perhaps even worth living with.