Staff Reporters
Jul 20, 2011

Y&R appoints new Korea president, Marten van Pelt

SEOUL – Y&R has appointed Marten van Pelt as president of its Korean office.

Van Pelt has been based in Korea for the past three years
Van Pelt has been based in Korea for the past three years

Van Pelt has also taken on the role of global lead for LG Electronics, which Y&R handles in more than 55 markets.

Having been based in Seoul for three years, Van Pelt now has the responsibility of expanding the agency in what is described by Y&R as a key growth market.

Aside from LG, major clients for the agency include Japan Tourism and Boehringer-Ingelheim. One important growth strategy will be to assist domestic companies in developing their business in overseas markets.

In a statement, global chief executive of Y&R David Sable said Van Pelt had “the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit to create the kinds of partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions that will make Y&R Korea a strong presence in the market”.

Source:
Campaign Asia

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