iProspect names new Asia MD

iProspect has appointed Mark Fagan as Asia Pacific MD.Based in Singapore, he reports to CEO Ruth Stubbs, and will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the business across 14 markets, with a focus on initiating wide product diversification in the region.Prior to making the move to Asia, Fagan had been in post as iProspect UK's Chief Performance Officer since March 2013. He joined the company in September 2011 to take the role of Head of Performance Media UK. Fagan is joined in the APAC office by former UK head of new business and marketing Brandon Smith. Now taking the role of iProspect's APAC director of new business and marketing, Smith's dual role will see him responsible for driving the organisation's new business strategy and growth in the region, as well as raising iProspect's profile and reinforcing its brand positioning. Ben Wood, global president iProspect, said he was "absolutely delighted" that Mark and Brandon have joined iProspect's APAC operation. "As senior members of the management team in the UK, they excelled at growing and promoting the business, in addition to championing innovative work practices as the medium of search evolved. They will be fantastic additions to our Asia Pacific team."The arrival of Fagan and Smith follows the appointment of Jean-Marc Thomas as Regional Business Director, Key Accounts iProspect Asia Pacific in January and further bolsters an already strong regional team.