Jane Leung
Oct 12, 2010

Former XM ECD David Brown joins Iris Singapore as head of digital

SINGAPORE – XM Asia ECD David Brown (pictured) has resurfaced at Iris as head of digital, reporting to managing director Craig Mapleston.

David Brown, head of digital, iris Singapore
David Brown, head of digital, iris Singapore

Brown will focus on developing digital opportunities for both integrated and standalone campaigns for Iris’ clients including Diageo, Sony Ericsson, Tiger Beer, Heineken, Adidas and DKNY Jeans.

Brown departed XM Asia in May. He was also the co-founder boutique agency Soap Creative Sydney.

Brown is a regular on the judging panel for awards like Creative Circle Awards, Epica Awards and the 2010 Cannes Cyber Lions.

Separately, Iris Singapore has also announced the appointment of senior developer Ponnusamy Appu. He joins from OgilvyOne. Ponnusamy will lead the interactive developers team, which is also gaining three new front and backend developers.

Iris Singapore has just launched two brand campaigns for newly won clients: the Barclays Singapore Open and DKNY Jeans' Room 303.

Related Articles

Just Published

9 hours ago

Agency Report Card 2024: TBWA

With bold campaigns, record-breaking new business wins, and a near-perfect client retention rate, the agency proved it could lead from the front. Yet, challenges in China and the pressures of rapid growth loom large—testing whether its ‘disruption’ can stand the test of time.

9 hours ago

Why adland pros are becoming creators themselves

As the advertising landscape shifts and job security wanes, a growing number of ad professionals are reinventing themselves as creators to stay relevant and stand out.

9 hours ago

Squarespace courts Aussie and Kiwi trades with ...

The in-house taps retro classic folk songs to bring enduring real world trades into the digital age.

10 hours ago

Omnicom’s $13.5 billion Interpublic deal approved ...

The US Federal Trade Commission approved Omnicom’s $13.5 billion acquisition of Interpublic, with restrictions against coordinating ad spending based on political or ideological content.