OMG snares digital guru from Canada
Barry Cupples
Published: Dec 11, 2008
Regional - Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has hired Lee Smith from its Canada operations as regional head of digital in Asia.
Smith joins OMG from OMD Canada where he was digital director. In Canada Smith oversaw strong digital growth at the agency in the past four years, which included OMD Canada winning several industry awards.
Smith will be based in Singapore and his position is believed to be a new role. He will report to OMG's Asia Pacific CEO Barry Cupples and is expected to start in February.
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