Career Path August 2007

Connie Lo, Executive Creative Director, Leo Burnett Hong Kong

First job ever?

A sub-editor in Mingpao Daily

First job in advertising?

A non-4A's small agency

Best job you've ever worked in?

Present job as ECD of Leo Burnett, Hong Kong. I grew up here and have been working with the same group of people I like. And comparatively, the things I do here are what I enjoy doing.

Perks of your current job?

A nice harbour view in my office

Worst job you've ever worked in?

I can't remember.

Advertising professionals you admire?

Mr Leo Burnett. I am touched by his famous speech ' when to take my name off the door'.

Best career advice you've ever been given?

Never under-estimate the most quiet one in the meeting.

Why did you choose a career in advertising?

I didn't know much about advertising when I first started, I just grew to enjoy it more and more as time goes by.

If you weren't in advertising what would you be?

A column writer

How do you wind down?

A hair cut