Wavemaker names Jose Campon as China CEO
Wavemaker has replaced Gordon Domlija with Dentsu’s former client president, Jose Campon as CEO for China.
In the new arrangement, Campon will answer to Domlija, as he has assumed regional responsibilities, supporting to scale and reapply best-in-class ideas and work to enhance local accountability and global consistency in Wavemaker’s fastest growing region.
Commenting on the appointment, Toby Jenner, Wavemaker’s global CEO, praised the outgoing CEO for his contribution to the growth of the company in the region and expressed his confidence that his successor is up to the task.
In his words: “Thanks to the tireless efforts of Gordon and his team, China has become a place of strong growth for Wavemaker. Our recent wins and retentions prove the early success of our message of Positive Provocation, powered by our spirit of restless enquiry in pursuit of better outcomes. The bar is set high, but with his impressive industry experience and digital smarts, I believe that Jose is the absolutely right leader to take Wavemaker in China to the next level.”
Gordon Domlija, noted that: “Our China agency comprises five offices and more than 700 smart, fearless Wavemakers who push boundaries to create growth for our clients every day. I am incredibly proud of what we have built in China and excited for the next stage of growth under Jose’s leadership. As Jose joins, I will focus more on developing the wider region, but remain a committed member of team China and will work closely with Patrick and Jose to ensure we continue to build on our great success.”
To Jose Campon, “Joining Wavemaker under the leadership of Toby globally and Gordon regionally, and with Patrick’s support, is a great opportunity. Wavemaker is one of the world’s biggest media agencies, full of smart, talented people, and I’m looking forward to being part of it.”
Campon boasts of over 20 years working experience, working as Managing Director, Client Services, VP Strategy and International Clients, General Manager and Digital Performance Director at iprospect; Global Digital Marketing Manager at Company NameCheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB); editor at China International publishing house; Web Analytics/SEM/SEO/Digital Marketing Independent Consultant at Magnetic Development amongst others. He is an alumnus of Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Zhejiang University and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.
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