DY&R promotes Valdrighi to lead Hong Kong shop

<p>HONG KONG: Dentsu Young & Rubicam has promoted its regional account </p><p>managing director Luca Valdrighi to general manager of its Hong Kong </p><p>office. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Valdrighi was until recently the Singapore-based head of the Ericsson </p><p>account, which is now with Bartle Bogle Hegarty. He has been with Y&R </p><p>Italy since 1985, and has since developed international campaigns for a </p><p>range of clients including Colgate-Palmolive and Kodak. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Peter Steigrad, chairman of DY&R, said the appointment of Valdrighi with </p><p>his international experience highlighted the vital role the Hong Kong </p><p>agency plays in the DY&R and Y&R global network. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>"Outstanding people are the key to helping our clients' brands grow in </p><p>this tough environment. Luca's experience with Y&R and DY&R is a big </p><p>plus for our clients and for us," he added. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>