chris chen

Jul 11, 2024

‘Creatives need fresh air rather than to sit in front of a computer’: Dentsu China CCO

Veteran creative chief Chris Chen on elevating Chinese work to Cannes Lions, changing client needs, his fascination with tech, and the importance of whole-heartedly embracing Gen Z opinions.

May 9, 2022

Melinda Po is Mediabrands' first Greater China CEO

She replaces Chris Chen in a widened remit that now includes oversight of Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Nov 13, 2019

IPG Mediabrands makes China CEO change

Former DDB COO and CFO returns to the Interpublic network as Tom Wan departs.

Aug 15, 2019

Isobar China Group makes leadership changes

Company appoints former Tencent executive Tammy Sheu as CEO, moves Alvin Huang into new role as chief commerce officer.

Jun 22, 2019

Why no work from China made the 80-strong Digital Craft shortlist

Isobar's chief creative officer Chris Chen explains the challenges work from China still faces when seeking medals at Cannes; and talks us through the decision to award the first ever Digital Craft Grand Prix to a campaign about a technology that doesn't yet exist.

Jun 20, 2019

On the ground in Cannes: Editor's Diary Day 4

Yesterday was exciting. We saw Sheryl Sandberg stand up for Facebook, shielded ourselves from Gary Vaynerchuk's highly popular invective and watched in alarm as Extinction Rebellion protesters took over the red carpet steps. What will happen today?!