Alex Tan jumps ship to OMD after long MediaCom stint

Alex Tan, current managing director of Mediacom Shanghai, will take on the MD role at OMD Shanghai from late April.After seven years with MediaCom, Tan will support OMD China CEO Arlene Ang in new business development, client and operations management.“We are pleased to secure someone of Alex’s experience and caliber," Ang said. "As our business continues to grow quickly, the addition of senior client leaders is a key component of delivering beyond our client’s expectations."Steve Blakeman, CEO of OMD Asia Pacific, added that OMD China is experiencing accelerated growth, from its commitment to good talent and good strategic thinking.Commenting on the appointment, Tan said he "completely" buys into Arlene’s vision and focus of building a future ready agency with a strong traditional media offer, together with "first class digital thinking and innovation.”