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Benjamin Li
Jun 13, 2012

Former Y&R Greater China chairman Tom Kao resurfaces at The Gate

HONG KONG - After a career break to spend time with family, Hong Kong ad veteran Tom Kao, Greater China chairman of Y&R until his resignation in March 2010, will be joining The Gate as chief executive officer for Asia, effective 1 July.

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