BBDO's Burge lands regional role

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• BBDO/Proximity promotes Jean-Paul Burge
• To president Southeast Asia
• Also promotes Carol Potter

Singapore - BBDO/Proximity Asia has promoted Singapore CEO Jean-Paul Burge to president of its Southeast Asia operations.

Additionally, Carol Potter has been named the president and CEO of Greater China.

Both will report to Chris Thomas, chairman and CEO, BBDO Asia.

"These promotions recognise the exceptional contributions Carol and Jean-Paul have made to the growth and success of our BBDO/Proximity network in Asia," Thomas, said.

Burge joined BBDO in 2003 as regional business development director.  He was appointed to the CEO's role for Singapore two years ago and has since grown the business with account wins like SingTel, NETS, and HP. 

Potter joined BBDO China three years ago and since her arrival, BBDO has opened offices in Beijing to serve clients like Mercedes and HP, and in Guangzhou, to work for Wrigley and P&G. 

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