HEADLINES: BBDO appoints Barnes to lead Hong Kong office

Joanna Hor Barnes has been named general manager of BBDO Hong Kong. Barnes has experience in both the agency and client side of the industry in Hong Kong and China, including McCann-Erickson, DDB and San Miguel. Her appointment comes just weeks after managing director Sylvia Lee departed to head up Leo Burnett's Hong Kong office in a similar role. Barnes' main task is to continue driving the agency's creative and brand management offering.