China Communications Leadership Forum honours DDB North China’s Jimmy Lam as one of twenty 2012 Marcom Leaders of the Year

Jimmy Lam (pictured right), Vice Chairman and Chief Creative Office of DDB Group North China, has been honoured 2012 China Marcom Leaders of the Year at the inaugural China Communications Leadership Forum held recently.

China Beijing International Culture & Creative Industry Expo and 5iPR, a leading public relations agency in China organized the event as an industry first for China’s leading communication practitioners. The event gathered 150 attendees from marketing, advertising, public relations, events, and digital companies and agencies.

 “We thank the communication industry’s leaders for their efforts and contribution to the rapidly developing world of China communications. They have contributed their knowledge and professional skills to uplift our industry, set high benchmarks for China to grow quickly, and also provided a nurturing environment for our next generation of communication talents and future leaders. It is timely such recognition is extended to these outstanding individuals,” the organizer said.

Richard Tan, President and CEO of DDB Group North China said, “For Jimmy to receive this award is a real honour for him and for DDB. It’s not often that we get nominated as Marcom leaders, let alone win such a prestigious award in an agency. It demonstrates Jimmy’s prowess in business, as well as a creative leader.”

Other honourees who received this award, includes Vice President of Unilever North Asia, Chairman of Weber Shandwick China, CEO of Aegis Greater China Group, Lowe CEO, Vice President of McDonald’s China, Vice President of Mercedes Benz China, and Vice President of Volkswagen China.