Rowan Chanen joins M&C Saatchi Asia
Former Y&R Asia Regional Creative Director Rowan Chanen has joined the M&C Saatchi Asia network.
Speaking about his new role, he said: “What’s truly important these days is doing big ideas for big brands. And that’s what M&C Saatchi Asia will be all about. The network is so diverse with so many great opportunities. Being the last truly independent agency network gives us a special place to operate within. BBH and Wieden have blazed the trail before us and done some of the best and most meaningful work for great iconic brands. As a big fan of both those agency brands, they’ve set the standard that we all need to aim for. Now that I’m back with my two old partners Chris Jaques and Rob Campbell, we’ll be in a position to try to make that happen across the region.”
Over a 3-year period at Y&R, Rowan re-established the Y&R Asia’s creative profile and oversaw a tenfold increase in creative awards, lifting the network’s overall standing in Asia.
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Good news Rowan!
great for him. couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
Well done Rowan. Best of luck mate
Rowan doesn’t get the credit he deserves. Good luck and go show Y&R what a big mistake they made!
Rowan’s a champ!
interesting news.
where will he be based?
what offices do they still have operating in asia?
yes, good job at y&r and it should be easier at m&c
He departed Y&R following the appointment of Aussie expat Marcus Rebeschini as chief creative officer for Asia.
I have worked with Rowan & know that his passion for creative excellence knows no bounds. M&C are lucky to have snared him. The mainly positive posts show what a good – & talented – guy he is.
“The mainly positive posts show what a good – & talented – guy he is.”
Thats because they disallow all negative posts with defamatory material on this blog…a good policy IMO.