Ogilvy Hong Kong announces two key new hires

Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong has just announced the appointment of two senior executives to new roles within the digital team in Hong Kong, with Manolis Perrakis joining as head of creative technology and Vivi Fitriani as head of UX/UI.As head of creative technology, Perrakis will be working with Ogilvy creative teams to combine innovative ideas and business solutions to successfully connect with people via technology. With over 15 years of experience in creative media and technological innovation which includes software and hardware R&D, Perrakis has spent the last eight years working in Hong Kong, most recently at DDB, before joining Ogilvy. Perrakis co-founded the ‘Crafted By My Heart’ app that allows users to customise jewellery based on their heartbeat at DDB. He has also received recognition through his work on Coca-Cola glass AR adventures and the ‘I'm Amazing’ campaign for McDonalds Hong Kong.Fitriani, who leads customer UX/UI for Ogilvy, will work closely with the creative technology team to produce smart, innovative solutions that marry technology and experience design for clients. A hands-on creative, Vivi joins from R/GA Singapore where she worked on clients such as Google, YouTube, Uber, Siemens, Astro and Aramex. Notable work includes digital campaigns for Mazda USA and Verizon Wireless."These new hires significantly bolster our already strong digital capabilities," said Reed Collins, CCO Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong. "With their respective technical skills and business acumen, it’s an exciting time for us here in Hong Kong as appetite from clients are increasingly leaning towards digital solutions. I’m proud to say that Manolis and Vivi’s complimentary talents will further drive our creative output to even greater heights. Watch this space."