CumminsNitro MD takes on PHD role

SINGAPORE - Omnicom Media Group's second agency brand PHD has unveiled Cheuk Chiang, the MD of Melbourne agency CumminsNitro, as its new regional head.

Chiang will replace Paul Payne in September, and joins with a brief to build on the foundation built by Payne and push PHD’s pioneering positioning.

He will report to Omnicom Media Group Asia-Pacific CEO Barry Cupples (pictured), who said: “Chiang comes with a strong reputation in building business, he understands the Asia-Pacific market and is incredibly driven. He also has a rare mix of operational skill and talent as a creative strategist that suits this role.”

Chiang has managed brands such as Coke, Heinz, Kraft and Mars over his 17-year career, most notably the Asia-Pacific Breweries’ beer portfolio at Leo Burnett in Singapore.

He said: “In Europe and the US, PHD is famous for its pioneering work for clients. Our priority is to establish that reputation here also.”