ZenithOptimedia today announced that Venus Navalta will join them in the new role of Chairman of their Philippines office. Susan Dar Santos continues as General Manager. Venus will start on 9th June.
As Chairman, Venus will be responsible for all aspects of ZenithOptimedia Philippines business, with specific focus on furthering relationships with clients, mentoring and developing everyone in the office as well looking at new ways to drive business in line with the ZenithOptimedia ROI proposition. As a member of the ZO APAC regional board, she will also work closely with regional management in the marketing and positioning of ZenithOptimedia, as well as in developing new business opportunities.
Prior to this new opportunity, Venus worked for many years as the head of Universal McCann in the Philippines until she left last year to spend more time on a number of social advocacy projects.
Philip Talbot CEO ZO APAC commented on this appointment “Venus and I met a little by chance, but we got talking and realised we shared many passions and beliefs, both professionally and socially. It didn’t take me long to realise that, with her experience and qualities, Venus would be a great asset for us.” Philip Talbot added “ ZenithOptimedia has been hugely successful as a network in the region in recent years, and Venus’ presence in the Philippines will further boost our operations. I am very much looking forward to working with Venus and I know she will be a huge asset to us, both locally and throughout the ZenithOptimedia network.”
Venus Navalta commented that “secure in the knowledge that I have led a successful agency for many years, I was careful in exploring the opportunities that came my way after UM. However, Phil’s direct, hands-on approach piqued my curiosity to find out more. Aside from the shared values, the agency’s growth and stable management team impressed me. I was excited to take the challenge of making ZO’s office in the Philippines not just at par but one of their best offices in the world.”
