Batey heads S'pore change

<p>Singapore's advertising scene has undergone a major shake-up </p><p>involving three of its most high profile ad men - Ian Batey, Addison </p><p>James and Christopher Foo. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr Batey, co-founder and shareholder of The Batey Group, is leaving </p><p>Singapore at the end of March to live overseas. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>He will only be in Singapore one week every three months to check on </p><p>local management and advise on strategic issues involving Singapore </p><p>Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Recently, Mr Batey has moved away from the day-to-day running of the </p><p>agency, by delegating management responsibility. He has also sold equity </p><p>in Batey to WPP. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Meanwhile, Batey MD, Mr James, has left suddenly to become CEO of Lowe </p><p>Lintas & Partners replacing Mr Foo, who is pursuing business </p><p>opportunities outside of advertising. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr James' departure has also sparked a management restructuring at </p><p>Batey's Singapore office. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr Jon Collins retains his position as chief operating officer of </p><p>Batey's overseas operations but becomes chairman, replacing Mr Rick </p><p>Scott-Blackhall, now a strategist on SIA. Mr Nick Marrett moves from </p><p>deputy MD to COO of the Singapore office. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Rather than appoint a new MD, five senior executives are sharing </p><p>management responsibility. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Mr Collins said: "If one of the five does exceptionally well this year </p><p>then the person will become chief executive." </p><p><BR><BR> </p>