About
Singaporean art director known for leading advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather to win Network of the Year at Cannes five consecutive times. AdAge called him "One of the world's most influential people in the communication business." He worked with brands such as Singapore Airlines, American Express, Cadbury's, Coca-Cola and McDonald's. In 2018, Ogilvy & Mather terminated him as global creative leader over alleged misconduct.
Before Fame
He studied design and art history at Central St. Martins in London. He received a Master of Arts in film at the Royal College of Art London.
Trivia
He entered advertising at Leo Burnett London. He joined Ogilvy & Mather in 2000 as Regional Creative Director, Asia Pacific. In 2009, he moved to New York to oversee all the work across the entire O&M network. He served on Facebook's Creative Council, Twitter's Advisory Council and the boards of Future of Storytelling and Miami Ad School.
Family Life
He married an art dealer named Bee Tham. He has two sons. As a child, his father allowed him to write, draw and paint on the white walls at his home.
Associated With
He lived in a 19th century firehouse in New York City, that was once home to artist Andy Warhol.
