DO. AGENCY Bolsters Asia with Simon Lockyer as New Partner & MD
DO. AGENCY has bolstered its Asia operations by appointing Simon Lockyer as Partner and Managing Director of DO. ASIA. Lockyer, thrilled by the agency's creative focus and people-centric approach, will co-lead the business with Partner and Executive Creative Director Beer Poonnootok.
Lockyer's extensive experience in marketing, technology, and innovation spans over two decades. He has held leadership roles at prominent agencies like Cognizant, Edelman, IBM iX, FCB, and Ogilvy, as well as at Cathay Pacific. His appointment signals a new chapter for DO. ASIA, aiming to build on its rapid growth and expand further across the region.
Lockyer succeeds Matt Collier, who left the agency for personal reasons. He will oversee the agency's operations in Singapore, Japan, The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. His role comes as DO. AGENCY is currently expanding, with recent entry into new markets like Malaysia and upcoming global expansion into the UK. The exact timeline for the UK expansion is yet to be announced.
Founder & Group CEO of DO, Andrew Dowling, expressed excitement about Simon Lockyer's appointment, citing his unique blend of experience and passion for the agency's approach. With Lockyer at the helm, DO. ASIA looks set to strengthen its position in the region and make significant strides in its global expansion.
