Based in Hong Kong, d’Esterre was previously leading the Head & Shoulders, Herbal and Wella brands at Beacon, a joint-venture with Dentsu in Tokyo, responsible for overseeing their strategic development and growth.
Prior to Beacon, he completed an eight-year stint at Saatchi & Saatchi in Hong Kong and Bangkok. He will report to Michelle Kristula-Green, president Leo Burnett Asia Pacific, and Warren Guthrie, executive VP, Leo Burnett Chicago.