Garton returns as Harvey leaves role

HONG KONG - Synovate's global head of media, Steve Garton (pictured), will be spending more time in Asia-Pacific after the departure of Craig Harvey.

Garton was previously based in Hong Kong where he was director of media research for Asia-Pacific, before he was promoted to lead the newly formed global group in July 2006. Since then, he has been based in London.

Harvey joined the company as Garton’s successor as director of media research for Synovate in the Hong Kong office in mid-2006, following a stint at Publicis.

Based in Asia for eight years, Harvey is said to be planning to stay in the region, but his immediate professional plans are currently unclear.