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Aug 20, 2025
Ji Watson steps down as McCann Worldgroup Japan CEO, Takashi Aoki to succeed
Watson will return to the US after serving a decade at the agency in Japan.
Mar 11, 2024
'The lack of female leadership in Japan is undeniable': McCann's Ji Watson
As part of our International Women’s Day 2024 coverage, we speak to the CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan who opens up about her sometimes-arduous journey to becoming a senior leader in a male-dominated market.
Oct 20, 2022
Women to Watch 2022: Ji Watson, McCann Worldgroup
On top of successfully running two high-pressure roles at the network, Watson manages to lead her teams with diversity and respect at the core.
Jul 30, 2021
McCann rearranges leadership across multiple continents
The network moves Alex Lubar to North America, adds APAC oversight to Ghassan Harfouche's MENA/Turkey remit, and names Ji Watson CEO in Japan.
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