Mykim Chikli promoted to CEO of ZenithOptimedia China, Steven Chang elevated to President and Janice Foo made Chief Talent officer for ZenithOptimeda Asia-Pacific.
Mykim Chikli COO of ZenithOptimedia China has been promoted to CEO of ZenithOptimedia China. She will take on the executive leadership of ZenithOptimedia China.
Steven Chang, current Greater China CEO will take on the newly created role of President and will focus on partnerships, business development and external communications.
Steve King, CEO worldwide said: “Mykim’s focus, drive and relentless energy is a huge asset to ZenithOptimedia. In her new role she will drive ZenithOptimedia China to ever further success. We were the first agency into China and with her leadership and digital background this will help to further drive our offering in digital, content and integrated live ROI. We have built a strong management team and together I have full confidence that they will succeed in this crucial market.”
Mykim said ‘I have been in China for 2.5 years, and I am very honored and excited to take on the leadership of the office and work with our great clients and people to provide fantastic communication solutions.’
Mykim transferred to China in 2011 after a successful 6 years stint of being MD of ZenithOptimedia France and CEO of Performics France that she built to be a top 3 performance agency in France with close to 200 staff.
Steve King added, ‘the new role of Steven Chang will enable him to focus on his greatest interests and provide huge support to client relationships, new business and communications. He is a fantastic communicator and in our business this is a crucial role to be driven from the top.’
Steven Chang commented “After spending many years working and living in China, I am excited about the new role. It shows the maturity of the management team to assume day-to-day leadership. It creates the opportunity to focus on building client relationships and business development for China. I am looking forward to this new chapter with ZenithOptimedia.”
Janice Foo, Chief Talent and Transformation Officer of VivaKi Greater China has also been promoted to take on an added new role of Chief Talent Officer Asia Pacific for ZenithOptimedia, based in Shanghai and working closely in partnership with the China management team.
Andras Vigh Said, “Janice has been transformational in driving talent strategy and management in our organisation, this additional role will provide senior support and partnership for the China management team of ZenithOptimedia in China and the AP region.”
Mykim, Janice and Steven will report to Andras Vigh, VivaKi and ZenithOptimedia Greater China Chairman.
