PHD secures Karen Thong as Head of Digital

PHD Hong Kong has named Karen Thong, former head of internet strategies for CIMB Malaysia, as head of digital for PHD Hong Kong. Thong's key focus is to direct the strategic integration of digital into PHD’s core media planning while ensuring the growth of digital expertise and innovation within PHD Hong Kong. An 18-year specialist in media and digital marketing, her career spans industries from telecommunication to FMCG, automotive, travel & airlines, retail and financial & banking. Thong’s experience on the brand side has helped her learn more about marketing specialising in e-commerce marketing and digital banking. Not a stranger to the network, Karen has worked with OMD Malaysia earlier in her career. Ray Wong, CEO of PHD Hong Kong, described Thong is a digital all-rounder. "Under Karen’s leadership, I'm confident that she will take our digital competence to a new level and lead us to venture into uncharted waters of the fast-changing digital world.” “I'm really excited to join PHD Hong Kong and I can't wait to start contributing my part and work with all the teams,” said Thong. “With our clearly defined digital strategy, we are well positioned to rise to the challenges and deliver performance excellence for our clients.”