BBDO creatives leave to set up own HK agency

<p>HONG KONG: Prominent Hong Kong creative talent Paul Chan and K. C. </p><p>Tsang have decided to call it a day at BBDO Hong Kong. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The award-winning pair, who joined BBDO four years ago as executive </p><p>creative directors, will leave on December 6 to set up their own </p><p>company. It is understood that creative directors Leslie Mee and Tony </p><p>Wong will also be leaving BBDO, although Chan would not confirm if both </p><p>would be joining the new venture. He said the new company would provide </p><p>creative services to clients. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Chan, who has more than 13 years industry experience, said: "I really </p><p>want to break through my existing achievements. Running my own business </p><p>is a good way to motivate me." </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Sources said clients like Sunday telecoms and online broker E*Trade </p><p>would miss Chan's wacky brand of advertising. The departures follow </p><p>BBDO's recent move to boost its regional leadership, including the </p><p>return of Tom Kao, its former president for Hong Kong and China, as </p><p>deputy chairman in Hong Kong. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>

by | 11/23/2001