BBDO Greater China elevate Hans Lopez-Vito, Rick Doerr and JC Catibog

BBDO in China has made three high level internal promotions over the past few weeks.  

Hans Lopez-Vito (left) has expanded his role from Executive Strategic Planning Director, China to become Executive Planning Director for Greater China.

Carol Potter president and CEO for Greater China said Lopez-Vito has made tremendous contributions to the agency by bringing world-class strategic thinking to clients and to the development of creative work: “Hans has also built a strategic planning department that is now a key strength for the Agency. As a critical member of the executive management team, Hans is always helping to steer the direction of the company. Meanwhile, Hans has displayed an incredible work ethic which has epitomised the spirit of BBDO/Proximity – respectful, helpful, upbeat and positive. Hans has been serving the Greater China role for some time, and has indeed added new dimension of elegance and courteousness to BBDO behaviour and has certainly become a role model.”

Additionally Rick Doerr (left) has taken on the role as the Regional Business Development Director.  In addition to his original role as the managing director of BBDO Hong Kong, Doerr will be helping to build the important Regional businesses particularly Wrigley, Mars and Hyatt.

“Rick is not only a team player. He builds excellent relationships with his clients and is dedicated to great creative work. Moreover, he is tireless on new business. Under his leadership, BBDO is confident that Rick can help to maximize the growth potential with these clients,” said Potter.

Lastly, BBDO has appointed JC Catibog (left) as the Managing Director of BBDO Guangzhou.

“JC has helped to build the relationship with the Clients going from strength to strength – resulting in work that is driving the business to the next level. JC has brought strength of thinking and conviction to the business as well as a passion which the client loves. JC has also played a major part in creating a wonderful culture and energy in the Guangzhou office.”